Election Day (81 images)

Onlookers watch early returns of results in the US Elections at a restauraunt in Arlington, Virginia, on November 6, 2012. Voters across the country went to the polls to vote for local and state candidates in addition to the national presidential election between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney. UPI/Molly Riley

President Barack Obama hugs Vice President Joe Biden after making his victory speech at his election night event in Chicago on November 6, 2012. President Obama won re-election over Republican candidate Mitt Romney. UPI/Brian Kersey

President Barack Obama stands on stage with his wife Michelle (L) and daughters Sasha and Malia before addressing supporters during his election night acceptance speech in Chicago on November 6, 2012. Obama defeated former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to earn another four-year term as President. UPI/Frank Polich

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney embraces running mate Paul Ryan as the wives hug after making his concession speech at his election night event in Boston on November 6, 2012. President Obama won re-election over Republican candidate Mitt Romney. UPI/Matthew Healy