Photos: Election Night in America

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Boston, MA, United States — Members of the media report the election results next to the stage during Mitt Romney's campaign election night event at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on November 6, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Chicago, IL, United States — Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama attend the Obama Election Night watch party at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Boston, MA, United States — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, waves to the crowd before conceding the presidency during Mitt Romney's campaign election night event at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on November 7, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Boston, MA, United States — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves to supporters at the podium as he concedes the presidential race at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on Nov. 7, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Pool/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Boston, MA, United States — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, wife, Ann Romney, and family, wave to the crowd on stage after conceding the presidential race at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on November 7, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States — Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney react to results on election night Nov. 6, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. US President Barack Obama was re-elected Tuesday, November 6, 2012, television networks projected. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Chicago, IL, United States — Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama cheer after networks project Obama as reelected during the Obama Election Night watch party at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Chicago, IL, USA — President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha 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) link to this photo

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Chicago, IL, United States — U.S. President Barack Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia to deliver his victory speech on election night at McCormick Place Nov. 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) link to this photo

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Chicago, IL, USA — 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/Chris Carlson) link to this photo

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NEW YORK, N.Y. — A couple reacts to President Barack Obama being re-elected for another four years as president at The Village Pour House on November 6, 2012 in New York City. Voters went to polls in the heavily contested presidential race between incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. (Andrew Burton/Getty Images) link to this photo

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Romney supporter Merav Bader reacts as a state is called for President Barack Obama at an election night watch party at The Venetian on November 6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Voters went to polls in the heavily contested presidential race between incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. (David Becker/Getty Images) link to this photo

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LONDON, UK — Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama cheer while watching coverage of the U.S. Presidential Elections on on November 6, 2012 in London, England. U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney are in a virtual tie in the national polls. (Bethany Clarke/Getty Images) link to this photo

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Supporters of President Barack Obama celebrate at Grand Park after television networks call the election in favor of President Barack Obama on November 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Voters went to polls in the heavily contested presidential race between incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) link to this photo