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A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange looks at images of the presidential contenders the day after Pres. Barack Obama was re-elected, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 in New York. With President Barack Obama elected to another term, U.S. investors dumped stocks Wednesday and turned their focus to a world of problems, including a fiscal cliff of tax increases and spending cuts at home and a deepening recession in Europe. (AP PhotoHenny Ray Abrams)
A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange looks at images of the presidential contenders the day after Pres. Barack Obama was re-elected, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 in New York. With President Barack Obama elected to another term, U.S. investors dumped stocks Wednesday and turned their focus to a world of problems, including a "fiscal cliff" of tax increases and spending cuts at home and a deepening recession in Europe. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
President Barack Obama gets a hug from first lady Michelle Obama at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP PhotoChris Carlson)
President Barack Obama gets a hug from first lady Michelle Obama at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Confetti falls over supporters at the end of President Barack Obama remarks during an election night party, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.(AP PhotoMatt Rourke)
Confetti falls over supporters at the end of President Barack Obama remarks during an election night party, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
President Barack Obama watches as first lady Michelle Obama gives a thumbs up at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP PhotoChris Carlson)
President Barack Obama watches as first lady Michelle Obama gives a thumbs up at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha arrive at the election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP PhotoCarolyn Kaster)
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha arrive at the election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden acknowledge the crowd at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP PhotoCarolyn Kaster)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden acknowledge the crowd at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Barack Obama speaks at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP PhotoM. Spencer Green)
President Barack Obama speaks at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Vice President Joe Biden, right, talks to President Barack Obama at their election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP PhotoM. Spencer Green)
Vice President Joe Biden, right, talks to President Barack Obama at their election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
The ice skating rink in New Yorks Rockefeller Center shows the results of Tuesdays presidential election, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. President Barack Obama won Ohio, Wisconsin, Virginia, Iowa, New Hampshire, Colorado and Nevada, seven of the nine battleground states where the rivals and their allies poured nearly 1 billion into dueling television commercials. Romney captured only North Carolina. The final swing state ó Florida ó remained too close to call.(AP PhotoRichard Drew)
The ice skating rink in New York's Rockefeller Center shows the results of Tuesday's presidential election, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. President Barack Obama won Ohio, Wisconsin, Virginia, Iowa, New Hampshire, Colorado and Nevada, seven of the nine battleground states where the rivals and their allies poured nearly $1 billion into dueling television commercials. Romney captured only North Carolina. The final swing state ó Florida ó remained too close to call.(AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Voters waited for more than an hour at the Fairfax Community Center in a line that stretched into the parking lot. (Courtesy Ashley Abraham, special to WTOP)
Voters waited for more than an hour at the Fairfax Community Center in a line that stretched into the parking lot. (Courtesy Ashley Abraham, special to WTOP)
Kate Schwab, 9, hands out fliers promoting the Arlington School Bond, which would put money aside for school expansions, on Nov. 6 at Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Kate Schwab, 9, hands out fliers promoting the Arlington School Bond, which would put money aside for school expansions, on Nov. 6 at Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Mary Edwards, 92, says every day its difficult to come outside, and even to walk, but that shes never missed Election Day. Edwards voted Nov. 6 at the Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Mary Edwards, 92, says every day it's difficult to come outside, and even to walk, but that she's never missed Election Day. Edwards voted Nov. 6 at the Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Joanne Price, of Arlington, Va., leaves the Madison Community Center with her daughters Ellie, 3, on left, and Kendal, 6, on right, after voting Democrat Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Joanne Price, of Arlington, Va., leaves the Madison Community Center with her daughters Ellie, 3, on left, and Kendal, 6, on right, after voting Democrat Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
From left to right Ellie Price, 6, and Kendal, 3, hug their favorite presidential candidates sign after their mother voted at the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
From left to right: Ellie Price, 6, and Kendal, 3, hug their favorite presidential candidate's sign after their mother voted at the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
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Shelly Cooper Smith, of McLean, Va., sells doughnuts and coffee to voters outside Haycock Elementary School in Falls Church. The money raised will support her sons Boy Scout troop. (WTOPAlexia Campbell)
Shelly Cooper Smith, of McLean, Va., sells doughnuts and coffee to voters outside Haycock Elementary School in Falls Church. The money raised will support her son's Boy Scout troop. (WTOP/Alexia Campbell)
Voters in Herndon, Va., walk past a Big Bird balloon on their way to cast ballots Tuesday at the Herndon Recreation Center. (Courtesy Alexia Campbell, special to WTOP)
Voters in Herndon, Va., walk past a Big Bird balloon on their way to cast ballots Tuesday at the Herndon Recreation Center. (Courtesy Alexia Campbell, special to WTOP)
Voters approach Great Falls Public Library, where 40-minute waits in the early morning eased up by lunchtime Tuesday. (Courtesy Rachel Rood, special to WTOP)
Voters approach Great Falls Public Library, where 40-minute waits in the early morning eased up by lunchtime Tuesday. (Courtesy Rachel Rood, special to WTOP)
Daniel Herzfeld, 40, accompanied by his son Matthew Herzfeld, 6, votes at Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Chris Martin, special to WTOP)
Daniel Herzfeld, 40, accompanied by his son Matthew Herzfeld, 6, votes at Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Chris Martin, special to WTOP)
Melissa Boasberg (right), 44, leads her caravan back to the car after voting at the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Chris Martin, special to WTOP)
Melissa Boasberg (right), 44, leads her caravan back to the car after voting at the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy Chris Martin, special to WTOP)
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Robert Waters, 82, returns to his car after voting for President Obama at Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va. He currently teaches financial engineering at George Washington University. (Courtesy Chris Martin, special to WTOP)
Robert Waters, 82, returns to his car after voting for President Obama at Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va. He currently teaches financial engineering at George Washington University. (Courtesy Chris Martin, special to WTOP)
Scott Fortney, 41, his wife, Janet, 47, and daughter Juliette, 7, review the sample ballots volunteers handed out at the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Scott Fortney, 41, his wife, Janet, 47, and daughter Juliette, 7, review the sample ballots volunteers handed out at the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Nikhil Natarajan, 4, plays a game on his mothers iPhone outside the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va., while she votes Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
Nikhil Natarajan, 4, plays a game on his mother's iPhone outside the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Va., while she votes Nov. 6. (Courtesy Natalie Plumb, special to WTOP)
A group of young revelers rally in Lafayette Park, across from the White House in Washington, D.C. late Tuesday, Nov. 6 2012. (WTOPStephanie Steinberg)
A group of young revelers rally in Lafayette Park, across from the White House in Washington, D.C. late Tuesday, Nov. 6 2012. (WTOP/Stephanie Steinberg)
The view from inside the Nerve Center as WTOPs Capitol Hill Correspondent Dave McConnell reports for News Channel 8. (WTOPLacey Mason)
The view from inside the Nerve Center as WTOP's Capitol Hill Correspondent Dave McConnell reports for News Channel 8. (WTOP/Lacey Mason)
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A sign erected by a community group called Rebuild Rockaway shows voting locations in the Rockaway neighborhoods of the borough of Queens, New York, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Election officials are ordering generators, moving voting locations and figuring out how to transport poll workers displaced from coastal areas as Tuesdays presidential election became the latest challenge for states whacked by Superstorm Sandy. The storm, which devastated East Coast communities with power outages, flooding and snow, had already disrupted early voting in parts of Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey and North Carolina. (AP PhotoCraig Ruttle)
A sign erected by a community group called Rebuild Rockaway shows voting locations in the Rockaway neighborhoods of the borough of Queens, New York, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Election officials are ordering generators, moving voting locations and figuring out how to transport poll workers displaced from coastal areas as Tuesday's presidential election became the latest challenge for states whacked by Superstorm Sandy. The storm, which devastated East Coast communities with power outages, flooding and snow, had already disrupted early voting in parts of Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey and North Carolina. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Virginia Republican senate candidate George Allen fills out his ballot in his home precinct in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite)
Virginia Republican senate candidate George Allen fills out his ballot in his home precinct in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Voters line up in the dark to cast their ballots at a polling station, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Miami. After a grinding presidential campaign President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, yield center stage to American voters Tuesday for an Election Day choice that will frame the contours of government and the nation for years to come. (AP PhotoWilfredo Lee)
Voters line up in the dark to cast their ballots at a polling station, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Miami. After a grinding presidential campaign President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, yield center stage to American voters Tuesday for an Election Day choice that will frame the contours of government and the nation for years to come. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnel, left, and First Lady Maureen McDonnell, center, talk with Raritza Mercado, right, as they wait in line to vote at the Richmond Public Library precinct in Richmond, Va Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP PhotoRichmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnel, left, and First Lady Maureen McDonnell, center, talk with Raritza Mercado, right, as they wait in line to vote at the Richmond Public Library precinct in Richmond, Va Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell speaks to the press during the Republican Party of Virginia post election event at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, VA on Tuesday November 6, 2012. (AP PhotoClement Britt)
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell speaks to the press during the Republican Party of Virginia post election event at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, VA on Tuesday November 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Clement Britt)
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Susan Allen, the wife of the Republican Virginia Senate candidate George Allen, speaks to reporters before the start of a Republican Party of Virginia post election event at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, Va. on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (AP PhotoClement Britt)
Susan Allen, the wife of the Republican Virginia Senate candidate George Allen, speaks to reporters before the start of a Republican Party of Virginia post election event at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, Va. on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Clement Britt)
WTOPs Capitol Hill correspondent Dave McConnell shares the latest in Election 2012 on 103.5 FM. (WTOPKate Ryan)
WTOP's Capitol Hill correspondent Dave McConnell shares the latest in Election 2012 on 103.5 FM. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
After doors close at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Potomac Middle School in Dumfries, Va., the line is still out the door. (WTOPKathy Stewart)
After doors close at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Potomac Middle School in Dumfries, Va., the line is still out the door. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
Voters continue to wait in line after the doors closed at 7 p.m. at Potomac Middle School Tuesday evening. (WTOPKathy Stewart)
Voters continue to wait in line after the doors closed at 7 p.m. at Potomac Middle School Tuesday evening. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
A long line of people waited to vote at Potomac Landing Elementary School in Fort Washington Tuesday evening. (WTOPMichelle Basch)
A long line of people waited to vote at Potomac Landing Elementary School in Fort Washington Tuesday evening. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
A Howard County polling location doesnt have as many people waiting in line as other sites in the region. (WTOPAri Ashe)
A Howard County polling location doesn't have as many people waiting in line as other sites in the region. (WTOP/Ari Ashe)
Jean Fowler and her son Michael, who voted for the first time Tuesday, head to the polls. (WTOP)
Jean Fowler and her son Michael, who voted for the first time Tuesday, head to the polls. (WTOP)
Waiting in Northern Stafford, Virginia to vote. (Provided by Jeffrey Bell)
Waiting in Northern Stafford, Virginia to vote. (Provided by Jeffrey Bell)
I voted. (Provided by Hoi)
I voted. (Provided by Hoi)
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In Richmond, Tim Kaine visits polling places and thanks volunteers. (WTOPAndrew Mollenbeck)
In Richmond, Tim Kaine visits polling places and thanks volunteers. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
The wait time for the line in the Silver Spring Armory is over one hour. (WTOPBob Madigan)
The wait time for the line in the Silver Spring Armory is over one hour. (WTOP/Bob Madigan)
No cell phones in the voting place (Courtesy of Louisa Schiavone via Twitter - LouiseSchiavone)
"No cell phones in the voting place!" (Courtesy of Louisa Schiavone via Twitter - @LouiseSchiavone)
My total time to vote by paper ballot in Sterling, VA 4 minutes. Electronic voting had a line of 4 people. (WTOPBrian Oliger via Twitter)
"My total time to #vote by paper ballot in Sterling, VA: 4 minutes. Electronic voting had a line of 4 people." (WTOP/Brian Oliger via Twitter)
No line outside and a 15 minute wait inside Hutchinson Farm in South Riding, Va. (WTOPMike Moss)
No line outside and a 15 minute wait inside Hutchinson Farm in South Riding, Va. (WTOP/Mike Moss)
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In Fairfax County, a snaking line at J.E.B. Stuart High School at about 1030 a.m. Poll workers say this is one of the busiest years theyve seen. (WTOPHillary Howard)
In Fairfax County, a snaking line at J.E.B. Stuart High School at about 10:30 a.m. Poll workers say this is one of the busiest years they've seen. (WTOP/Hillary Howard)
A long line for voting at Hylton High School in Prince William County at 1212 p.m. (WTOPHank Silverberg)
A long line for voting at Hylton High School in Prince William County at 12:12 p.m. (WTOP/Hank Silverberg)
PM voting line at Little Flower Bethesda. Polling workers amazed. Usually at this hour were doing crosswords. (Courtesy of Louise Schiavone via Twitter - LouiseSchiavone)
"PM voting line at Little Flower Bethesda. Polling workers amazed. 'Usually at this hour we're doing crosswords.'" (Courtesy of Louise Schiavone via Twitter - @LouiseSchiavone)
JUST got into the building at Key Elem after 2.5 hours. Easily another 2 hour wait. (Courtesy of J. Hakki via Twitter - jazzybelle33)
"JUST got into the building at Key Elem after 2.5 hours. Easily another 2 hour wait." (Courtesy of J. Hakki via Twitter - @jazzybelle33)
Voting line at Fire Station 10 in Rosslyn. (Courtesy of Richard Burgess via Twitter - RichardBurgess)
"Voting line at Fire Station 10 in Rosslyn." (Courtesy of Richard Burgess via Twitter - @RichardBurgess)
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hour long wait. (Courtesy of Meghan Lynch via Twitter - Mpeaky31)
"hour long wait." (Courtesy of Meghan Lynch via Twitter - @Mpeaky31)
Despite separation of church and state, some are voting on church property. (WTOPDick Uliano)
Despite separation of church and state, some are voting on church property. (WTOP/Dick Uliano)
Just did my civic duty and voted with my son at my side. We did the paper ballot to which he asked why I was coloring (Courtesy of Brian van de Graaff via Twitter - ABC7brian)
"Just did my civic duty and voted with my son at my side. We did the paper ballot to which he asked why I was coloring!" (Courtesy of Brian van de Graaff via Twitter - @ABC7brian)
Waiting times for lines at Maryland precincts 1502 and 1505 at Arrowhead Elementary were about 45 minutes at 830 a.m., down from one hour and 45 minutes earlier in the morning. (WTOPKristi King)
Waiting times for lines at Maryland precincts 1502 and 1505 at Arrowhead Elementary were about 45 minutes at 8:30 a.m., down from one hour and 45 minutes earlier in the morning. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Voting at the Church of Little Flower in Bethesda, Md. (WTOPDick Uliano)
Voting at the Church of Little Flower in Bethesda, Md. (WTOP/Dick Uliano)
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election2012 results at NoVa Montessori school. (Courtesy of Reagan Bussells Jhee via Twitter - bussekr)
"#election2012 results at NoVa Montessori school." (Courtesy of Reagan Bussells Jhee via Twitter - @bussekr)
A line of 150 people have been steadily waiting to get into a fire station at WBJ on Wilson Blvd in Arlington to vote. (WTOPGreg Bianco)
A line of 150 people have been steadily waiting to get into a fire station at WBJ on Wilson Blvd in Arlington to vote. (WTOP/Greg Bianco)
A line of 150 people have been steadily waiting to get into a fire station at WBJ on Wilson Blvd in Arlington to vote. (WTOPGreg Bianco)
A line of 150 people have been steadily waiting to get into a fire station at WBJ on Wilson Blvd in Arlington to vote. (WTOP/Greg Bianco)
Early Tuesday morning, voters began lining up at J.E.B. Stuart High School. (WTOPHillary Howard)
Early Tuesday morning, voters began lining up at J.E.B. Stuart High School. (WTOP/Hillary Howard)
The line early Tuesday morning at J.E.B. Stuart High School. (WTOPHillary Howard)
The line early Tuesday morning at J.E.B. Stuart High School. (WTOP/Hillary Howard)
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Long lines at Nativity Youth Center just before polls opened in Ward 4, 60th Precinct. (WTOPLacey Mason)
Long lines at Nativity Youth Center just before polls opened in Ward 4, 60th Precinct. (WTOP/Lacey Mason)
A voting line in Arlington at Key Elementary School at about 815 a.m. (WTOPTom Foty)
A voting line in Arlington at Key Elementary School at about 8:15 a.m. (WTOP/Tom Foty)
At precinct 26 in northwest D.C., 561 voters are making very long lines in a very small room. (WTOPMark Segraves)
At precinct 26 in northwest D.C., 561 voters are making very long lines in a very small room. (WTOP/Mark Segraves)
A long voting line at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Va. (WTOPJonathan Warner)
A long voting line at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Va. (WTOP/Jonathan Warner)
About 100 people wait in line to vote at precinct 27 in D.C. (WTOPMark Segraves)
About 100 people wait in line to vote at precinct 27 in D.C. (WTOP/Mark Segraves)
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Voting at graham road elementary in falls church. Relatively painless, took 15 minutes. (Courtesy of Sheila Heller via Twitter - SheilaHeller)
"Voting at graham road elementary in falls church. Relatively painless, took 15 minutes." (Courtesy of Sheila Heller via Twitter - @SheilaHeller)
Only 5 machines for precinct with 90 percent turnout. Looks like 3 hour wait now. ElectionDay WTOP postlocal va (Courtesy of Melissa A. Chadwick via Twitter - chadwickmelissa)
"Only 5 machines for precinct with 90 percent turnout. Looks like 3 hour wait now. #ElectionDay @WTOP @postlocal #va" (Courtesy of Melissa A. Chadwick via Twitter - @chadwickmelissa)
Lines to vote around the block in Old Town Alexandria. Perfect weather (Courtesy of Steve Rudin ABC7 via Twitter - steverudinabc7)
"Lines to #vote around the block in Old Town #Alexandria. Perfect #weather!" (Courtesy of Steve Rudin ABC7 via Twitter - @steverudinabc7)
A-D line is incredibly packed. WTOP WTOPvote Chevy Chase Community Center. (Courtesy of Hunter Smith via Twitter - doctor1010)
"A-D line is incredibly packed. #WTOP #WTOPvote Chevy Chase Community Center." (Courtesy of Hunter Smith via Twitter - @doctor1010)
The early-morning line at J.E.B. Stuart High School in Fairfax County. It took 25 minutes for the first voters to finish. (WTOPHillary Howard)
The early-morning line at J.E.B. Stuart High School in Fairfax County. It took 25 minutes for the first voters to finish. (WTOP/Hillary Howard)
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A mom brings her daughter to J.E.B. Stuart High School in Fairfax County for her first time voting. (WTOPHillary Howard)
A mom brings her daughter to J.E.B. Stuart High School in Fairfax County for her first time voting. (WTOP/Hillary Howard)
A busy morning at the Virginia polling place in Fairfax County. (WTOPHillary Howard)
A busy morning at the Virginia polling place in Fairfax County. (WTOP/Hillary Howard)
Voting line in Fairfax, VA at Centerpoint Church. (Courtesy of mjhale via Twitter - mjhale)
"Voting line in Fairfax, VA at Centerpoint Church." (Courtesy of mjhale via Twitter - @mjhale)
Tweets greet voters at Kenilworth Elementary in Bowie. (WTOPKristi King)
Tweets greet voters at Kenilworth Elementary in Bowie. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Parking lots are full of people who are ready to vote - beware of accidents. This 2012 Corolla is scraped at Marylands 3rd precinct. (WTOPKristi King)
Parking lots are full of people who are ready to vote - beware of accidents. This 2012 Corolla is scraped at Maryland's 3rd precinct. (WTOP/Kristi King)
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Upper Marlboro..... Im definitely going to be late for work. (Courtesy of V.J. via Twitter - gloom2glam)
"Upper Marlboro..... I'm definitely going to be late for work." (Courtesy of V.J. via Twitter - @gloom2glam)
Line out the door to vote in StaffordVa at Porter Library. Brr its cold (Courtesy of Mr. Lewis via Twitter - dickisrichard)
"Line out the door to vote in #StaffordVa at Porter Library. Brr it's cold!" (Courtesy of Mr. Lewis via Twitter - @dickisrichard)
Line to vote in Arlington already out the door and down the block. (Courtesy of Brian Benjamin via Twitter - bbenj10)
"Line to vote in Arlington already out the door and down the block." (Courtesy of Brian Benjamin via Twitter - @bbenj10)
Long lines in Herndon but proud to be here. (Courtesy of Derek Sleeper via Twitter - dereksleeper)
"Long lines in Herndon but proud to be here." (Courtesy of Derek Sleeper via Twitter - @dereksleeper)
Lines very long in Fairfax VA, bush hill elementary. It is moving quickly Go VOTE (Courtesy of Brian Downey via Twitter - brianedow)
"Lines very long in Fairfax VA, bush hill elementary. It is moving quickly! Go VOTE!" (Courtesy of Brian Downey via Twitter - @brianedow)
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George Allen, U.S. Senate candidate in Virginia, greets voters in line at the Washington Mill Elementary School poll. (WTOPNeal Augenstein)
George Allen, U.S. Senate candidate in Virginia, greets voters in line at the Washington Mill Elementary School poll. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)
The Washington Mill Elementary School poll in Alexandria opens, with hundreds already in line. (WTOPNeal Augenstein)
The Washington Mill Elementary School poll in Alexandria opens, with hundreds already in line. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)
Some lucky voters in Bowie, Md., get to wait inside at the polls. (WTOPKristi King)
Some lucky voters in Bowie, Md., get to wait inside at the polls. (WTOP/Kristi King)
A man shows his presidential preference outside the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in Cleveland on the last day of early voting Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. About 1.6 million people have already voted early in Ohio. (AP PhotoMark Duncan)
A man shows his presidential preference outside the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in Cleveland on the last day of early voting Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. About 1.6 million people have already voted early in Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
People vote early during early voting in the 2012 election at a polling place in downtown Chicago, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. About 30 million people have already voted in 34 states and the District of Columbia, either by mail or in person. (AP PhotoNam Y. Huh)
People vote early during early voting in the 2012 election at a polling place in downtown Chicago, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. About 30 million people have already voted in 34 states and the District of Columbia, either by mail or in person. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Workers carry voting machines up a set of debris-covered steps at East Elementary School in Long Beach, N.Y., Monday Nov. 5, 2012, as it is set up to serve as a polling station for election day Tuesday. Officials are working to hold a national election in storm-ravaged sections of New York and New Jersey barely a week after Superstorm Sandy. (AP PhotoJason DeCrow)
Workers carry voting machines up a set of debris-covered steps at East Elementary School in Long Beach, N.Y., Monday Nov. 5, 2012, as it is set up to serve as a polling station for election day Tuesday. Officials are working to hold a national election in storm-ravaged sections of New York and New Jersey barely a week after Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Arkansas voters line up in the rain at an early voting poling place in Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, the last day to vote in advance in the Nov. 6, general election. (AP PhotoDanny Johnston)
Arkansas voters line up in the rain at an early voting poling place in Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, the last day to vote in advance in the Nov. 6, general election. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Arkansas voters line up in the rain at an early voting poling place in Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, the last day to vote in advance in the Nov. 6, general election. (AP PhotoDanny Johnston)
Arkansas voters line up in the rain at an early voting poling place in Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, the last day to vote in advance in the Nov. 6, general election. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., left, and Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md., visit with shoppers at Lexington Market in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, as they campaign for reelection. Marylands elected officials are making a final push for Tuesdays election. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., left, and Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md., visit with shoppers at Lexington Market in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, as they campaign for reelection. Maryland's elected officials are making a final push for Tuesday's election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A sign advising residents about the consolidation of polling stations is posted outside city hall in Long Beach, N.Y., Monday Nov. 5, 2012, in advance of election day. Officials are preparing to hold a national election in storm-ravaged sections of New York and New Jersey barely a week after Superstorm Sandy. (AP PhotoJason DeCrow)
A sign advising residents about the consolidation of polling stations is posted outside city hall in Long Beach, N.Y., Monday Nov. 5, 2012, in advance of election day. Officials are preparing to hold a national election in storm-ravaged sections of New York and New Jersey barely a week after Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Mary Lyons hands out registration forms as voters line-up to cast their early votes at the City-County Building Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. Early voter turnout was down from the last presidential election in 2008. (AP PhotoDarron Cummings)
Mary Lyons hands out registration forms as voters line-up to cast their early votes at the City-County Building Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. Early voter turnout was down from the last presidential election in 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
A video crew records a standup in front of the stage where Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will speak election night, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the Boston Convention Center in Boston. (AP PhotoStephan Savoia)
A video crew records a standup in front of the stage where Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will speak election night, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the Boston Convention Center in Boston. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
A video crew records a standup in front of the stage where Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will speak election night, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the Boston Convention Center in Boston. (AP PhotoStephan Savoia)
A video crew records a standup in front of the stage where Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will speak election night, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the Boston Convention Center in Boston. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Tagg Romney makes a pitch for his father, Mitt Romney, at a rally in Fairfax, Va., Nov. 4, 2012. (WTOPAndrew Mollenbeck)
Tagg Romney makes a pitch for his father, Mitt Romney, at a rally in Fairfax, Va., Nov. 4, 2012. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks at a Mitt Romney rally in Fairfax, Va., Nov. 4, 2012. (WTOPAndrew Mollenbeck)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks at a Mitt Romney rally in Fairfax, Va., Nov. 4, 2012. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
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Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Elizabeth Warren, left, and U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., walk and talk as they arrive at a campaign rally at a high school in Braintree, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. Both Warren and incumbent U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., continue their push around the state in the final days before Election Day. (AP PhotoSteven Senne)
Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Elizabeth Warren, left, and U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., walk and talk as they arrive at a campaign rally at a high school in Braintree, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. Both Warren and incumbent U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., continue their push around the state in the final days before Election Day. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Myrna Peralta, left, and other voters react after the elections office in Miami-Dade County reopened its doors to voters who waited in long lines for an absentee ballot in Doral, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. The doors were closed after election officials were overwhelmed by the size of the crowd Sunday. With limited staff and one printer, election officials decided to shut down the main office, doors were reopened after voters protested and demanded to exercise their right to vote. (AP PhotoAlan Diaz)
Myrna Peralta, left, and other voters react after the elections office in Miami-Dade County reopened its doors to voters who waited in long lines for an absentee ballot in Doral, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. The doors were closed after election officials were overwhelmed by the size of the crowd Sunday. With limited staff and one printer, election officials decided to shut down the main office, doors were reopened after voters protested and demanded to exercise their right to vote. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
The line snakes around at early voting at the Germantown Rec Center, Nov. 2, 2012. (WTOPMike Jakaitis)
The line snakes around at early voting at the Germantown Rec Center, Nov. 2, 2012. (WTOP/Mike Jakaitis)
Pretty long lines at an early voting site in Charles County in La Plata. Md. Nov. 2, 2012. (WTOPDarci Marchese)
Pretty long lines at an early voting site in Charles County in La Plata. Md. Nov. 2, 2012. (WTOP/Darci Marchese)
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