With election night over and the twists and turns of the race for the 23rd Congressional District straightened out, Democrat Bill Owens prepares to assume the position vacated by John McHugh. Life can begin to get back to normal now for Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman. Katie Gibas talked with Hoffman Wednesday morning to find out what the journey has been like and what he has planned for the future.

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Hoffman was at campaign headquarters Wednesday morning breaking down his offices. He says the race for the 23rd Congressional District has been a long and difficult journey, especially since he's never run for political office.

Hoffman told us this isn't the last voters will see of him.

Conservatives say even though they lost the race, it was still a victory for conservative ideals because they brought their beliefs to the national spotlight and showed people that they're not going anywhere.