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Update: Peters gave his acceptance speech about 10:15 p.m. He was introduced by outgoing U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, who said he is overflowing with pride to have Peters follow him in the Senate. Peters said he has been "always humbled by the prospect to represent the great state of ours." He said he was driven by the people he met across the state and that "everybody who works hard and plays by the rules should get their piece of the American dream."

DETROIT, MI — Michigan has selected its new U.S. senator: Democrat Gary Peters has won Tuesday's election, according to The Associated Press.

Peters was expected to beat former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, a Republican. With 9 percent of precincts reporting, Peters leads Land 53 percent to 43 percent, as of 9 p.m.. Track more incoming results in this race here.

The three-term U.S. congressman has led in most polls since April, with the lead in the past few weeks growing into double digits.

"We always knew this would be close in Michigan because it's about the direction of our country,” Land said.

"We were never in the lead," Land added. "I enjoyed watching him spend over $3 million to get better ID. But that’s the reality, it was always going to be a close race in Michigan.”

The U.S. Senate race was expected to be more competitive when long-term incumbent Carl Levin announced he was not seeking a seventh term in early 2013. Republicans saw it as their chance to win a senate seat for the first time in 14 years.

Michigan Republican Party Chairman Bobby Schostak thanked Land for her hard work.

"Tonight's loss in Michigan's U.S. Senate race is a disappointing reality for everyone who wanted see this open seat turn red. Michigan families are tired of Harry Reid's liberal, do-nothing Senate, and Terri Lynn Land would have made a great Senator to fix the mess in Washington," Schostak said. "We appreciate all the time Terri gave on the campaign trail over the last year, talking with families about her plans to create more jobs, repeal Obamacare, support the Keystone Pipeline and strengthen our immigration system."

Speculation followed over who would run for the seat, but Peters was the only Democrat to announce and Land the only Republican. Several top members of the Michigan GOP, including U.S. Reps Dave Camp, Mike Rogers and Justin Amash all passed on bids to run for the seat.

Peters first served in statewide office as state Lottery Commissioner appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm after losing a bid for attorney general to Republican Mike Cox. He was first elected to Congress in 2008 after beating Republican incumbent Joe Knollenberg in one of the closest elections in the country.

A U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, he reached out to veterans and women throughout the campaign. While on the campaign trail, he talked about his experience in Congress and also how he has differed from President Obama and fellow Democrats.

Land served as Michigan’s Secretary of State from 2003 to 2011, and before that as Kent county clerk.

There were no debates in the Senate race. Much of the dialogue with voters was held in events across Michigan and over the airways in television and radio ads.

Peters is expected take the stage tonight at the MGM Grand where Michigan Democrats are holding their election night party. Stay tuned for more on this race.

Fritz Klug is a news buzz reporter for MLive. Contact him at fklug@mlive.com or 269-370-0584. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.