July 6, 2009 Sign put up at Franken's new office Play video

(NECN: Washington) - Photographers were on hand this morning as a new sign was put up at Senator Al Franken's office on Capitol Hill.

The comedian-turned-senator-elect claims a seat that stood vacant for half a year while Minnesota judges deliberated over legal issues in the close race.

Franken ultimately won the race by 312 votes.

Franken beat out incumbent Republican Norm Coleman.