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*11:00 EST: After the long-awaited West Coast votes, Barack Obama gains up to 297 electoral votes. John McCain has 135. Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States. He is the first African |
*11:00 EST: After the long-awaited West Coast votes, Barack Obama gains up to 297 electoral votes. John McCain has 135. Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States. He is the first African American to be elected President of the United States. |
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Revision as of 04:39, 5 November 2008
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This article gives the timeline for the 2008 U.S. Election results day, held on 4 November 2008. After 20 months of campaigning the Senate, House and State elections are taking place, with Barack Obama and John McCain competing in the presidential race. Victory has been declared for Obama.
Morning
Obama casts his vote in Chicago, Illinois. Senator McCain casts his vote in Phoenix, Arizona.
Afternoon
Evening
- 11:00 EST: After the long-awaited West Coast votes, Barack Obama gains up to 297 electoral votes. John McCain has 135. Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States. He is the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
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