The Senate: After 33 Races, a Few New Faces
Election 2012: Lessons from Florida
Even though the outcome wasn’t decisive, Florida still matters. Per usual in the 21st century, it is the national bellwether.
Elections Leave Congress Divided, Further from Compromise
Anyone hoping that the next Congress will usher in a new era of civility, compromise and functionality will probably be disappointed.
Ballot Initiatives Roundup: What Won and What Lost
We’ve followed top ballot measures around the country for the past two weeks–now the results are in. Here’s how things turned out on Election Night.
Election Watch: Karl Rove Vs. the Arithmetic
It was, as Bill Clinton told us at the Democratic convention, about the arithmetic. And last night, the arithmetic won.
The Obama Lesson: Deeds Beat Words
Throughout his first term, pundits said Obama was ruining his political fortunes with unpopular policies. He won anyway. And there’s a lesson there.
Inside the Secret World of the Data Crunchers Who Helped Obama Win
Data-driven decisionmaking played a huge role in creating a second term for the 44th President and will be one of the more closely studied elements of the 2012 cycle
Four More Years: Obama Wins Re-election
Americans re-elected Barack Obama on Tuesday, affirming the goals of the President’s tumultuous first term and giving him a second.
Voting Problems in Pennsylvania Add Twist to a Tight Race
Voter ID confusion, registration miscues and misleading information cloud the race in the Keystone State on Election Day.
Liveblog: Election 2012
TIME’s politics team brings you up-to-the-minute commentary and coverage throughout election night.
Battleground America: Photos from Swing States
An inside look at the presidential campaign in nine crucial battlegrounds: Colorado, Ohio, Iowa, Florida, Virginia, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Nevada and North Carolina.
Election 2012: Photos From the Finish Line
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures from the 2012 presidential election.
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