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Global candidate: Obama was world's clear choice
He won, and the word "phew" trended worldwide on Twitter. Despite a hard-fought campaign in the United States, there was never any contest overseas.
Kaine defeats Allen, keeps Senate seat for Dems
Democrat Tim Kaine defeated Republican George Allen in their U.S. Senate race Tuesday, keeping the seat in Democratic hands and thwarting Allen's attempt to regain the seat he lost six years ago.
Warren sees room for compromise on deficit
Newly elected Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she'll go to Washington believing there is a "lot of room for compromise" on the most pressing issue facing Congress: What to do about the deficit and the impending fiscal crisis.
Md. voters approve gambling expansion
Gambling in Maryland will soon include table games like blackjack and a casino near the nation's capital, after voters on Tuesday approved an expansion measure that generated the most expensive political advertising campaign in the state's history.
Maryland voters approve same-sex marriage
Maryland joined Maine Tuesday as the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote, capping a tough struggle by supporters that has lasted more than a year.
All 11 US House members in Va. re-elected
Virginia's U.S. House incumbents have all won re- election.
Illegal immigrants get OK to pay in-state tuition in Md.
Maryland voters have approved allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges.
Kaine: Divided Congress makes deal-making a must
Sen.-elect Tim Kaine of Virginia says he believes Democrats and Republicans in Congress will come together to avoid the "fiscal cliff" threatening the country at year's end.
Grosso beats Brown in D.C. Council race
David Grosso has defeated D.C. Councilmember Michael A. Brown, becoming the first challenger to unseat a sitting councilmember since 2004.
Democrats sweep Alexandria City Council race
Democrats swept the city council member election in Alexandria, Va. Tuesday night.
Voters OK levee to keep Huntington from flooding
Fairfax County voters overwhelmingly approved a $30 million bond issue to build a levee and a pumping station for the Huntington area, according to unofficial election results.
Arlington: Garvey returned to County Board; all bond issues pass
Voters have returned Democratic incumbent Libby Garvey to the Arlington County Board.
Marion Barry wins 3rd straight D.C. Council term
Marion Barry will continue to represent the District of Columbia's poorest ward on the D.C. Council.
Delaney defeats GOP incumbent Bartlett in Md. (PHOTOS)
Maryland Democrats picked up a seat Tuesday in the House of Representatives after political newcomer John Delaney defeated Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett in the state's westernmost district.
A primer on the Electoral College
Americans already know who their next president is, but the formal process for picking a president extends beyond Election Day.
Text of Barack Obama's speech after re-election
President Barack Obama's speech in Chicago after his re-election Tuesday night, as transcribed by Roll Call:
Obama: 'We have picked ourselves up,' fought back
A triumphant President Barack Obama heralded his re-election with a call to action early Wednesday, telling Americans that their citizenship doesn't end with their vote and declaring that the "best is yet to come."
Newseum to offer $100 Inauguration Day viewing
The Newseum, which is located on the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route in Washington, plans to offer a special package for viewing the next presidential inauguration.
Republicans renew House control for 2 more years
Republicans recaptured control of the House early Wednesday, besting Democrats in a billion-dollar battle and ensuring that the chamber will be dominated by their conservative agenda. Reacting to President Barack Obama's re-election, House Speaker John Boehner said voters want both parties to find common ground on repairing the economy.
Exit polls: Obama edges Romney among women in Va.
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney split the male vote in Virginia, but Obama narrowly won among female voters as he again carried the state that Republicans had long dominated in presidential races.
Local Election News
- Md. Lt. Gov. Brown announces bid for governor
- McAuliffe kicking off campaign for gov in Va
- DC Council to consider moving mayoral primary to June
- D.C. primary election date could be pushed back to June
- McAuliffe, unchallenged, is Va Dem nominee
- McAuliffe and Cuccinelli in dead heat in Va. governor's race
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