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As America decides its president and the Alabama Republican Party is poised to take control of statewide elected offices, AL.com offers live updates throughout election night. We'll keep you informed of the latest developments as polls close.

(Electoral College Count (270 to win Presidency: Obama 303 | Romney 206)

1 a.m. | Barack Obama has wrapped up his victory speech. For continuing coverage, visit al.com. Thank you for joining us.

12:55 p.m. | Obama speaking in Chicago to a cheering crowd, discussing many of the talking points that have defined his presidency. He also acknowledged Mitt Romney, and vowed to sit with him in the coming weeks to determine how together then can help move America forward.

12:08 a.m. | Good morning! People in Chicago currently awaiting Obama's victory speech.

11:56 p.m. | The Associated Press has called the race for Roy Moore, elected chief justice. Here's the story on al.com.

11:55 p.m. | Romney walks out on stage to announce he has lost the Presidential race. "I called Obama to congratulate him."

11:51 p.m. | The Associated Press reports Romney has conceded the Presidential Election in a telephone call to Obama.

11:34 p.m. | Moore expressed confidence that he will be re-elected chief justice as he took a nearly 50,000-vote lead over Democrat Bob Vance. Moore told the crowd that they were awaiting some important counties to complete counting votes, but he was extremely optimistic. "This night won't be over until we win and we will win," Moore told the cheering crowd at his election night party.

11:22 p.m. | Twinkle Cavanaugh has won the presidency of the state public service commission ousting incumbent Lucy Baxley

11:19 p.m. | Amendments 9 and 10, which rewrite parts of the Alabama Constitution relating to corporations, railroads, canals, and banks, are approved.

11:16 p.m. | High Times congratulates Colorado's decision to legalize marijuana (link)

11:14 p.m. | The most popular Tweet of all time. Guess who? (link)

11:10 p.m. | Donald Trump is venting on Twitter.

* "Lets fight like hell and stop this great and disgusting injustice! The world is laughing at us."

* "This election is a total sham and a travesty. We are not a democracy!"

* "We can't let this happen. We should march on Washington and stop this travesty. Our nation is totally divided!"

11:09 p.m. | Front of ABCNews.com

11:08 p.m. | Front of NBCNews.com

11:07 p.m. | Front of FoxNews.com

10:58 p.m. | Local amendments (3, 5, 11), reform amendments (9, 10) pass

10:56 p.m. | Four more years for Barack Obama story

10:47 p.m. | The Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board is abolished. Its assets, debts, and customers have been transferred to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System.

10:44 p.m. | The Associated Press reports Amendments 3 and 11 are approved.

Amendment 3 guarantees that the city of Stockton, Ala., will not be annexed into another city without approval of its residents via popular vote.

Amendment 11 prevents other nearby municipalities from enforcing a police or planning jurisdiction across county lines into Lawrence County.

10:40 p.m. | Tracy Roberts apparent winner in state BOE District 1 race

10:38 p.m. | Baxley and Cavanaugh in a tight race for PSC president

10:36 p.m. | (Link) A4 NO: Alabama voters decided not to remove racist language from the Alabama Constitution, responding to outcry from the Alabama Education Association saying that the amendment did not go far enough.

* A7 YES: The right to a secret ballot is now considered “fundamental” in the Alabama Constitution, potentially affecting the way laborers organize into unions.

* A8 YES: State legislators’ base pay will be tied to Alabama’s median household income, which is currently estimated at $41,415.

10:34 p.m. | A6 goes yes; The amendment says Alabama citizens will not be required to participate in any health care system. Thought to be rendered powerless by the Affordable Care Act.

10:32 p.m. | Amendments 2, 6 approved; Alabama can issue more debt to attract industry (updated)

10:30 p.m. | Barack Obama issues statement prior to stepping onto stage in Chicago (link)

10:24 p.m. | "We're all in this together. That's how we campaigned, and that's who we are. Thank you. -bo"

10:14 p.m. | NBC News calls Ohio for Barack Obama.

10:11 p.m. | CNN calls New Mexico for Barack Obama.

10:08 p.m. | Amendment 2, which turns the money Alabama has borrowed for economic development into a revolving source of debt, has been called by AP for a vote of YES. 70/30, with 68% precincts reporting

10:06 p.m. | CNN projects Democrats will keep control of the Senate

10:05 p.m. | NBC News projects Mitt Romney will win North Carolina

10:04 p.m. | Roy Moore, Bob Vance locked in battle for chief justice

10 p.m. | ABC News and CNN projects California, Hawaii and Washington will all go to Barack Obama. ABC also projects Mitt Romney will will Idaho.

9:58 p.m. | USA Today calls North Carolina in favor of Barack Obama.

9:52 p.m. | Barack Obama, Mitt Romney use social media for final vote push Agence France-Presse

9:50 p.m. | CNN projects Minnesota will go to Obama. NBC News projects Missouri will go to Obama.

9:49 p.m. | Obama played Election Day basketball game with Scottie Pippen via USA Today

9:47 p.m. | Where Obama and Romney are on election night via Washington Post.

9:43 p.m. | Alabama poised for 20 more years of Forever Wild

9:35 p.m. | NBC News projects Arizona goes to Romney.

9:33 p.m. | News outlets are dissecting states based on counties and the way votes when in those areas.

9:28 p.m. | Most news outlets seem to agree at least eight states where polls are closed are too close to call at this time.

9:27 p.m. | Majority of voters see America on wrong track via NBC News.

9:17 p.m. | Rep. Mo Brooks wins re-election in Alabama's 5th Congressional District.

9:15 p.m. | Rep. Spencer Bachus won re-election in Alabama's 6th Congressional District

9:12 p.m. | Rep. Terri Sewell won re-election in Alabama's 7th Congressional District.

9:04 p.m. | CNN projects President Barack Obama will win New Hampshire.

9:02 p.m. | The Associated Press has declared U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus the winner in the race to represent District 6.

9:01 p.m. | The Associated Press has declared Terri Sewell the winner in the race to represent Alabama's 7th congressional district.

8:59 p.m. | The Associated Press has called Rep. Mo Brooks the winner of Alabama's fifth congressional district.

8:58 p.m. | Campaign officials for Alabama chief justice candidate Bob Vance say they are optimistic with the first precincts reporting, citing "anecdotal" evidence of Republicans crossing over to support the Democrat.

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8:54 p.m. | Rep. Robert Aderholt won re-election in Alabama's 4th Congressional District

8:53 p.m. | Campaign officials for Alabama chief justice candidate Bob Vance say they are optimistic with the first precincts reporting, citing "anecdotal" evidence of Republicans crossing over to support the Democrat.

8:47 p.m. | Rep. Jo Bonner wins re-election in Alabama's 1st Congressional District

8:45 p.m. | An election night party for all your tactical weaponry needs. And all of the photos are right here.

8:42 p.m. | CBS News reports New Hampshire "leans" Obama.

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8:34 p.m. | The Associated Press story on Romney taking Alabama.

8:30 p.m. | Florida is in a virtual tie with updated vote totals changing the race in real time. Follow those vote totals via the state's official website.

8:29 p.m. | In Pennsylvania, Philly poll workers partially cover Obama mural after court order, leaving logo and quote in view via Fox News.

8:26 p.m. | Fox News has projected Pennsylvania will go to Obama.

8:23 p.m. | CBS News reports Wisconsin "leaning Obama."

8:18 p.m. | ABC News projects Pennsylvania goes to Obama.

8:11 p.m. | Just how close is Florida? Check out these running vote totals provided by the state. Hint: It comes down to single digits.

8:07 p.m. | CNN projects Republicans will keep control of the House.

8:05 p.m. | Various news outlets report reports Florida, Ohio, Virginia and Colorado - key states are too close to call.

8 p.m. | CNN projects Romney will win Louisiana, Texas, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, Mississippi, Kansas, Arkansas; Obama wins Michigan, New York, New Mexico, New Jersey

7:48 p.m. | The Associated Press also has called Alabama for Romney.

7:42 p.m. | CNN also projects Alabama will go to Romney.

7:35 p.m. | There is no consistency in reporting the electoral college scoreboard. CBS News had it 88-78 in favor of Romney; NBC News has it 82-64 in favor of Romney; ABC News has it 78-76 in favor of Obama; Fox News has it 88-78 in favor of Romney; CNN has it 73-64 in favor of Obama.

7:32 p.m. | ABC News projects Romney will win Alabama.

7:31 p.m. | CNN declares Arkansas and Tennessee to Romney.

7:30 p.m. | NBC News reports with 1 percent of the vote in, Romney leads Obama.

7:25 p.m. | CBS News reports Ohio has moved from "Tossup" to "Leans Obama."

7:23 p.m. | CBS News projects Obama will win New Jersey (14).

7:22 p.m. | From a Congressman to Supreme Court judges, some Alabama politicians entered the day with no worries, the Associated Press reports.

7:17 p.m. | NBC News is reporting Obama leads Romney in the electoral vote, 82-64.

7:14 p.m. | CNN is projecting Georgia (16) will go to Romney.

7:08 p.m. | Alabama voters cite economy as the No. 1 issue regarding this year's election, the story from the Associated Press.

7:01 p.m. | CNN is projecting the following states in favor of Obama: Connecticut (7), Delaware (3), District of Columbia (3), Illinois (20), Maryland (10) Massachusetts , Maine (3 of 4); Romney: Oklahoma (7).

7 p.m. | The polls have closed in Alabama, but those in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Follow our comprehensive real-time coverage of the elections at al.com.

6:54 p.m. | When will we know a winner? CNN tries to answer the question.

6:48 p.m. | Virginia election results will be delayed due to long lines. Statement from board of elections: "Many voters remain in lines in certain areas of the Commonwealth and will be able to cast votes if in line before the close of polls at 7:00pm (ET). In consultation with officials from both the Republican and Democratic Party, the Virginia State Board of Elections has agreed to pause reporting until 8:00pm to ensure voters are not unduly influenced by preliminary results. Results will commence shortly thereafter."

6:37 p.m. | NBC News projects Mitt Romney will win South Carolina worth nine electoral votes.

6:34 p.m. | The Associated Press story where Romney says regarding the election he "put it all on the field."

6:30 p.m. | CNN projects Romney will win West Virginia and its five electoral votes.)

6:23 p.m. | CNN also projects Romney will win Indiana as Fox News did 10 minutes ago giving Romney 19 total electoral votes to three electoral votes for President Barack Obama.

6:21 p.m. | The Associated Press breaks down the battle between Majority Democrats and Republicans for control of the Senate in this story.

6:19 p.m. | CNN is reporting Florida is 50-50 between Obama and Romney with 5 percent of the vote now in.

6:15 p.m. | ABC News projects Obama will win Vermont.

6:13 p.m. | Fox News projects Romney will win Kentucky and Indiana. Several news outlets have reported Virginia too close to call.

6 p.m. | CNN is projecting Romney has eight electoral votes vs. three for Obama. CNN also says exit polling in Virginia is tied at 49 percent.

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