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  • President Obama gives his victory speech in Chicago to thousands of supporters, telling them there is more work to do.
  • President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Sasha and Malia great supporters in Chicago before the president's victory speech.
  • Mitt Romney concedes to President Obama before supporters in Boston Tuesday night.
  • (Dalia Dangerfield/Bay News 9) Obama supporters in Orlando celebrate after hearing the President won re-election.
  • Congressman Dan Webster speaks after his re-election Tuesday night.
  • Val Demings tells supporters that even though she lost her race to Congressman Dan Webster she is
  • (Josh Gauntt/Bay News 9) Newly appointed Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis thanks supporters at a victory party at Rookies Sports Bar in Spring Hill.
  • Congressman-elect Alan Grayson smiles in his victory speech in Kissimmee.
  • U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan gives his acceptance speech.
  • (PHOTO/Greg Pallone) Alan Grayson at his watch party in Kissimmee. Grayson won his election against Todd Long and will return to the US House.
  • (PHOTO\Greg Pallone) Alan Grayson's supporters at Grayson's watch party in Kissimmee.
  • (Dalia Dangerfield/Bay News 9) Senator Bill Nelson takes the stage. He defeated Republican challenger Rep. Connie Mack IV to win a third term in the U.S. Senate.
  • (Ferdinand Zogbaum/Bay News 9) The party begins as patrons celebrate another four years for Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy.
  • (Summer Smith/Bay News 9) Here's a look at the supporters gathered at Buchanan headquarters.
  • (Dalia Dangerfield/Bay News 9) Here's the view from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson's election night party. Nelson was re-elected to a third term in the U.S. Senate.
  • (Raechelle Davis/Bay News 9) Incumbent Gus Bilirakis is keeping his District 12 seat. Here's a snapshot from his victory speech.
  • (Melissa Eichman/Bay News 9) Congressman Bill Young is re-elected for a 22nd term.
  • (Laurie Davison/Bay News 9) Votes coming in at Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections office.
  • (PHOTO/Dave D'Marko, Staff) A llama at Chris Blair's Election Day watch party - Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
  • (Paul Mueller/Bay News 9) Crowds enjoy a night out on the lawn as they wait for election results to roll in at the Tuesday night tailgate party at USF.
  • (Eric Sollman/Bay News 9) There were 16,343 early voters in Manatee County. No official number but there were more than 40,000 absentee and early voters combined per Supervisor of Elections Bob Sweat.
  • (PHOTO/Kelli Cook, Staff) Supporters start to fill the Republican Party election night watch party - Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
  • (Raechelle Davis/Bay News 9) Crowds converging at the Gus Bilirakis watch party.
  • (Summer Smith/Bay News 9) Here's a look at Buchanan headquarters as polls close for the evening.
  • (PHOTO/Staff) The media set-up at Sen. Bill Nelson's Election Day watch party in Orlando - Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
  • (PHOTO/Amanda Evans, Staff) The stage is set at Sen. Bill Nelson's Election Day watch party - Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
  • (Josh Gauntt/Bay News 9) Check out the long lines as voters in Hernando County head to the polls in the 44th precinct at 7th Day Adventist Church in Spring Hill.
  • (Paul Mueller/Bay News 9) Students line up for Tuesday night’s Tailgate Watch Party at USF.
  • (PHOTO/Kaitlyn Marsh, Viewer) The line at the Pinecastle Masonic Lodge polling place - Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
  • (PHOTO/Ashley) A tiny voter on Election day.
  • (PHOTO/Amanda Evans/staff) Long lines in Metrowest at Kirkman and Arnold Palmer.
  • (PHOTO/John W. Davis/Staff) Altamonte Springs precinct 34 polling location at the Howard Johnson Hotel on Wymore Road. There were an estimated 150 people in line. At least an hour or more wait time.
  • (PHOTO/LuvJoi Shaw) 4-legged voter took part in the election today.
  • (PHOTO/Brian Otstot) Line for voting at Deerwood Mobile Home Park in Orlando.
  • (PHOTO/Julian Leek) Town of Melbourne Beach Precinct No. 305. 10 minute wait or less.
  • (PHOTO/Michelle) A little voter on Election Day.
  • (PHOTO/Andrew Bayard) A happy face after voting on Election Day.
  • (PHOTO/Fletcher Christian/staff) Long lines in Altamonte Springs at the Westmonte Recreaction Center this morning.
  • Lines at precinct 400 in Melbourne.
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