In a stunning victory, longshot Republican candidate for Governor Dan Maes has narrowly defeated his Republican opponent, Scott McInnis in the party assemblies. Maes received 1,741 votes, or 49.35% of the delegate vote to McInnis' 48.89%. McInnis, a former congressman, has been heavily favored throughout the nominating process. Maes embraced the underdog role in a speech after the victory, telling supporters "there are those who have been waiting and watching, asking is this guy for real?