2012 Elections: News, Analysis, Videos, and Breaking on the Presidential Election, Local Elections, and More

2012 Elections: News, Analysis, Videos, and Breaking on the Presidential Election, Local Elections, and More

Complete coverage of the 2012 election

Nov 13, 2012

Obama Wins Fla., Final Tally 332-206

Obama Wins Fla., Final Tally 332-206

NBC News has declared Saturday that President Barack Obama won Florida, giving him a final electoral vote tally of 332 to Mitt Romney’s 206.

Nov 7, 2012

GOP Keeps House Majority

GOP Keeps House Majority

Republicans are projected to hold onto the majority they won in the U.S. House two years ago, NBC News reported, projecting the GOP to hang onto 238 seats to the Democrats' 197, after entering the night...

Nov 9, 2012

Obama Sheds Tears Thanking Campaign Workers

Obama Sheds Tears Thanking Campaign Workers

President Barack Obama was among those who got teary eyed Wednesday during a surprise visit to his Chicago-based 2012 campaign headquarters. "What you guys have done means that the work that I'm doing...

Nov 7, 2012

Obama Photo Most Retweeted Ever

Obama Photo Most Retweeted Ever

President Barack Obama's Election Night photo was just one of many memorable reactions on the social networks.

Nov 7, 2012

Romney: I Pray Obama Will Be Successful

Romney: I Pray Obama Will Be Successful

Gov. Mitt Romney called the president to concede, and prayed for the well-being of the U.S. and President Barack Obama."I wish all of them well, particularly the president, the first lady and their daughters," h...

Nov 8, 2012

Community Sues to Stop National Harbor Casino

Community Sues to Stop National Harbor Casino

After voters in Maryland approved the Question 7 referendum to expand gambling, a new legal challenge could put casino plans in jeopardy.

Nov 8, 2012
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By Julie Carey

Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines

Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines

Virginia Democrats are calling on Gov. Bob McDonnell to get to the bottom of what caused hours-long waits on Election Day in urban areas across the commonwealth.

Nov 8, 2012

First Read: Obama Faces Tough Choices, GOP Has Major Brand Problem

First Read: Obama Faces Tough Choices, GOP Has Major Brand Problem

Now that the afterglow of his reelection victory has faded, President Barack Obama is getting back to work in Washington on Thursday — and has the daunting challenge of the imminent fiscal cliff to...

Nov 8, 2012

Decision 2016: Will Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio Run?

Decision 2016: Will Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio Run?

Political insiders are laying odds on the next round of contenders.

Nov 8, 2012

Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal

Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal

President Barack Obama spent little time celebrating his re-election, speaking by phone Wednesday with House Speaker John Boehner and other top House and Senate leaders ahead of a looming “fiscal cliff” showdown...

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Officials Believe Driver Had Medical Condition

Officials Believe Driver Had Medical Condition

Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally.

David Gregory on Obama's Rough Week

David Gregory on Obama's Rough Week

The host of "Meet The Press" joins Richard and Angie to discuss the many controversies that surrounded the government over the last week

Charles County Assistant Sheriff Missing

Charles County Assistant Sheriff Missing

An Assistant Sheriff in Charles County has apparently gone missing after having his police powers suspended amid an investigation into a domestic dispute.

UMBC Student Stabbed in Residence Hall

UMBC Student Stabbed in Residence Hall

A University of Maryland Baltimore County student was found stabbed in his residence hall, and a student who had withdrawn from the school has been arrested.

Firefighters Respond to Alexandria Restaurant

Firefighters Respond to Alexandria Restaurant

Firefighters in Alexandria responded to a restaurant in Old Town early Sunday morning following a report of smoke.

Actress, D.C. Native Christine White Dies Aged 86

Actress, D.C. Native Christine White Dies Aged 86

Christine Lamson White, a D.C. native best remembered for her acting role in one of the most famous episodes of "The Twlight Zone" TV series, passed away in April