Election Coverage from MPR

Black voters celebrate historic Obama victory

A group of black Democrats gathered in a Minneapolis restaurant on Election Night to watch the returns and cheer on local black candidates. But the main event was the race between Barack Obama and John McCain. By the end of the night, they all saw what many thought they'd never see in their lifetimes, an African American elected to the highest office in the country. (11/05/2008)

Voters pass outdoors, arts constitutional amendment

Minnesotans approved a constitutional amendment to provide sales tax funding for outdoors projects and the arts. (11/05/2008)

Obama sweeps to victory as first black president

His name etched in history as America's first black president, Barack Obama turned from the jubilation of victory to the sober challenge of leading a nation worried about economic crisis, two unfinished wars and global uncertainty. (11/05/2008)

The economy dominates voters' concerns

The economy was by far the biggest issue among Minnesota voters as they headed to the polls yesterday. (11/05/2008)

Minnesotans react to Obama victory

Barack Obama came to St. Paul in June to claim the Democratic nomination, a milestone that resident Brian Grandison said at the time would be "empty and meaningless" if the Illinois senator wasn't elected president. (11/05/2008)

Crossing the finish line

Judy Chucker, an Al Franken-DFL campaign intern, shares her thoughts as Election Day comes to an end. (11/04/2008)

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