• http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/21/38/13LDhg.St.138.jpeg|525
    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory celebrates his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. McCrory met with his supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican Pat McCrory celebrates his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. McCrory met with his supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Looking on at left is his wife, Ann McCrory. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican Pat McCrory celebrates his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. McCrory met with his supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Looking on at left is Ann McCrory. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican Pat McCrory celebrates his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. McCrory met with his supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Looking on at left is Ann McCrory. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory kisses his wife, Ann as they celebrate his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory and his wife, Ann celebrate his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory and his wife, Ann celebrate his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/20/1jj3HD.St.138.jpeg|466
    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory celebrates his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/20/ivnSQ.St.138.jpeg|466
    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory celebrates his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/19/ECa90.St.138.jpeg|437
    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory celebrates his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. McCrory met with his supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/41/1cvhnm.St.138.jpeg|423
    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory shakes hands with supporters following his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. McCrory met with supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/40/tkm9f.St.138.jpeg|466
    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Governor elect Pat McCrory shakes hands with supporters following his victory in the North Carolina gubernatorial race over Democrat Walter Dalton on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. McCrory met with supporters at The Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson and his wife Renee celebrate his victory over Larry Kissell at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson and his wife Renee (left) celebrate his victory over Larry Kissell at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson and his wife Renee (left) celebrate his victory over Larry Kissell at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson hugs his wife Renee as he celebrates his victory at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. Hudson defeated Larry Kissell to win the U.S. House District 8 race. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/40/xu7iZ.St.138.jpeg|466
    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson and his wife Renee (left) enter the room to cheers at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. Hudson defeated Larry Kissell to win the U.S. House District 8 race. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/39/QKRVn.St.138.jpeg|471
    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson and his wife Renee (left) enter the room to cheers at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. Hudson defeated Larry Kissell to win the U.S. House District 8 race. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/39/xEOPg.St.138.jpeg|459
    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson and his wife Renee (left) enter the room to cheers at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. Hudson defeated Larry Kissell to win the U.S. House District 8 race. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson shakes the hands of supporters at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. Hudson defeated Larry Kissell to win the U.S. House District 8 race. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/39/QKgT0.St.138.jpeg|432
    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson shakes the hands of supporters at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. Hudson defeated Larry Kissell to win the U.S. House District 8 race. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Jennifer Roberts (center), Democratic candidate for the North Carolina 9th Congressional District, stands with her husband Manley Roberts while speaking to the media after arriving at the Mecklenburg Democratic Party watch party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grilll on November 6, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Jennifer Roberts, Democratic candidate for the North Carolina 9th Congressional District, speaks to the media after arriving at the Mecklenburg Democratic Party watch party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grilll on November 6, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Jennifer Roberts, Democratic candidate for the North Carolina 9th Congressional District, speaks to the media after arriving at the Mecklenburg Democratic Party watch party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grilll on November 6, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Jennifer Roberts, Democratic candidate for the North Carolina 9th Congressional District, speaks to the media after arriving at the Mecklenburg Democratic Party watch party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grilll on November 6, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson greets supporters as he celebrates his victory over Larry Kissell at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson greets supporters as he celebrates his victory over Larry Kissell at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson (at left is his wife Renee) greets supporter Ortrud Crist as he celebrates his victory over Larry Kissell at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson hugs supporter Bettye Steen as he celebrates his victory over Larry Kissell at his Hudson for Congress Victory Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    Democratic Rep. Larry Kissell (right) thanks supporters at his campaign headquarters in Concord Tuesday Nov. 6,2012, Tina Kissell,wife (center), Zach Pfister (left) .Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    Democratic Rep. Larry Kissell (right) thanks supporters at his campaign headquarters in Concord Tuesday Nov. 6,2012, Tina Kissell,wife (center), Zach Pfister (left) .Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    Democratic Rep. Larry Kissell (right) thanks one of his supporters Grace Lozier 10 (left), at his campaign headquarters in Concord Tuesday Nov. 6,2012. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    Democratic Rep. Larry Kissell (right) thanks one of his supporters Grace Lozier 10 (left), at his campaign headquarters in Concord Tuesday Nov. 6,2012. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    Democratic Rep. Larry Kissell (right) thanks supporters at his campaign headquarters in Concord Tuesday Nov. 6,2012, Tina Kissell,wife (center), Zach Pfister (left) .Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    Democratic Rep. Larry Kissell (right) thanks supporters at his campaign headquarters in Concord Tuesday Nov. 6,2012, Tina Kissell,wife (center), Zach Pfister (left) .Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Democratic campaign signs like the sidewalk outsiide the Mecklenburg Democratic Party watch party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grilll on November 6, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    N.C. Rep. Becky Carney (center) embraces Mecklenburg County Commissioner Vilma Leake (right) while at the Mecklenburg Democratic Party watch party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grilll on November 6, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican Matthew Ridenhour (left), candidate for District 5 Mecklenburg County Commission seat, waves to supporters at Sir Edmond Haley's Tuesday November 6, 2012. John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
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    John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
    Republican Matthew Ridenhour (center), candidate for District 5 Mecklenburg County Commission seat, jokes with friends Scott Carlisle (left) and Svend Deal (right) at Sir Edmond Haley's Tuesday November 6, 2012. John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Democaric decorations adorn the walls ar the Mecklenburg Democratic Party watch party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grilll on November 6, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    L-r Jenny Loden and Heather Hopkinson of Charlotte cheer returns at the gathering for Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Zachary Kocher, 11, of Concord looks at election returns on his computer at the gathering for Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolyn and Pat Baker of Concord watch election returns at the gathering for Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    The crowd watches election returns at the gathering for Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
    Trevor Fuller, a first time candidate, waits for results of his race as an at-large candidate for Mecklenburg County Commission , with family and friends at the Peculiar Rabbit Tuesday November 6, 2012. John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
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    John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
    Trevor Fuller, a first time candidate, waits for results of his race as an at-large candidate for Mecklenburg County Commission , with family and friends at the Peculiar Rabbit Tuesday November 6, 2012. John D. Simmons - jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    The crowd applauds favorable early election returns for Richard Hudson in his race against Larry Kissell at the gathering for Republican U.S. House District 8 candidate Richard Hudson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    OldSchool 105.3 radio personality Fly Ty portrays Obama and Ken Koontz portrays Romney in a debate at the Excelsior club on Beaties Ford roadin west Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    9th District Congressional candidate Robert Pittenger, center, greets supporters at the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    9th District Congressional candidate Robert Pittenger, right, greets supporters at the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    9th District Congressional candidate Robert Pittenger, left, greets supporters at the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Flags and balloons are the rule at the North Raleigh Hilton where the Republican Party is holding their election event Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Raleigh, N.C.
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    TRAVIS LONG - tlong@newsobserver.com
    Democratic state auditor candidate Beth Wood, center, talks with N.C. Senator Kay Hagan, left, and N.C. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall, right, backstage during the N.C. Democrats election night watch party Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the Marriott City Center Hotel in Raleigh.
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    TRAVIS LONG - tlong@newsobserver.com
    Democratic gubernatorial candidate for N.C. Gov., Lt. Governor Walter Dalton offers a concession speech to supporters after conceding to Republican Pat McCrory during the N.C. Democrats election night watch party Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the Marriott City Center Hotel in Raleigh.
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    Corey Lowenstein - newsobserver.com
    Democrat Incumbent David Price thanks his wife, Lisa, in front of a crowd after winning a race against Republican Tim D'Annunzio for U.S. House of Representatives (District 4.) Area Democrats gathered at a Marriott City Central ballroom in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to watch both local, state and national election results.
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    TRAVIS LONG - tlong@newsobserver.com
    Democratic gubernatorial candidate for N.C. Gov., Lt. Governor Walter Dalton prepares to offer a concession speech to supporters after conceding to Republican Pat McCrory during the N.C. Democrats election night watch party Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the Marriott City Center Hotel in Raleigh.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    Judy Durham (left) and Priscilla Hackney, both of Raleigh take a seat on the side of the stage to watch the early returns on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at the N. Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Dan Forest, left, gives the thumbs up to his niece Kayla Forest, center, and her friend Payton Newsome as they gather to watch election returns at Sparians, an entertainment complex in North Hills in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 6, 2012. He is running against Democrat Linda Coleman.
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    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Dan Forest, center, and supporters Hal Weatherman, left, and Howard Shoe, right, check election returns at Sparians, an entertainment complex in North Hills in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 6, 2012. He is running against Democrat Linda Coleman.
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/43/EM8Ib.St.138.jpeg|367
    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    State Republican Party chairman Robin Hayes announces former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will be the winner at the North Raleigh Hilton where the Republican Party is holding their election event Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Flags and balloons are the rule at the North Raleigh Hilton where the Republican Party is holding their election event Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Raleigh, N.C.
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/43/rYwo6.St.138.jpeg|487
    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Dan Forest, right, and his wife Alice Forest watch election returns at Sparians, an entertainment complex in North Hills in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 6, 2012. He is running against Democrat Linda Coleman.
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/43/1cmnyw.St.138.jpeg|425
    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Susan Bryant, the Wake County GOP chair helps prop up a cardboard figure of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at the North Raleigh Hilton where the Republican Party is holding their election event Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Dan Forest, second from right, and supporters Matt Rowell, left, Hal Weatherman, second from left and Howard Shoe, right, check election returns at Sparians, an entertainment complex in North Hills in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 6, 2012. He is running against Democrat Linda Coleman.
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/50/E31Lo.St.138.jpeg|367
    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    State Republican Party chairman Robin Hayes announces former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will be the winner at the North Raleigh Hilton where the Republican Party is holding their election event Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Susan Bryant, the Wake County GOP chair helps prop up a cardboard figure of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at the North Raleigh Hilton where the Republican Party is holding their election event Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    Judy Durham (left) and Priscilla Hackney, both of Raleigh take a seat on the side of the stage to watch the early returns on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at the N. Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    Rick Trollinger (center/red shirt) and others bow their heads in prayer, lead by North Carolina State Republican Party chairman Robin Hayes on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at the N. Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Dan Forest watches election returns at Sparians, an entertainment complex in North Hills in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 6, 2012. He is running against Democrat Linda Coleman.
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/06/22/50/F2j30.St.138.jpeg|398
    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Dan Forest, is greeted by a supporter as he watches election returns at Sparians, an entertainment complex in North Hills in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 6, 2012. He is running against Democrat Linda Coleman.
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    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Dan Forest, left, his wife Alice Forest, center, and his mother, former Charlotte Mayor and U.S. House member Sue Myrick gather to watch election returns at Sparians, an entertainment complex in North Hills in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 6, 2012. He is running against Democrat Linda Coleman.
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