According to Associated Press projections, the Democratic senator from Illinois had 324 electoral votes; he needed 270 to capture the prize he had sought for almost two years of campaigning. Delaware Sen. Joe Biden will become the next vice president.
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Democratic candidate becomes first African American to win the presidency.
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The Fix | Obama has made good on his promise to expand the election map — running surprisingly strongly in traditionally red states.
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Race for Congress | Among victories for Democrats is Kay Hagan beating Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole in North Carolina.
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