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Election Day in Las Vegas

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At the Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge in Las Vegas, Tina Bunn cheers as the presidential election is called for Barack Obama on Tuesday.

At the Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge in Las Vegas, Tina Bunn cheers as the presidential election is called for Barack Obama on Tuesday. View photo »

A man takes a photo as pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip stop outside the Planet Hollywood to watch television news coverage of Democratic President-Elect Barack Obama giving his acceptance speech Tuesday night.

A man takes a photo as pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip stop outside the Planet Hollywood to watch television news coverage of Democratic President-Elect Barack Obama giving his acceptance speech Tuesday night. View photo »

First-time voters Ian Medina, 19, and Gemvvi Torio, 18, of Las Vegas, watch television news coverage outside Planet Hollywood as Democratic President-Elect Barack Obama gives his acceptance speech Tuesday night.  Medina and Torio both voted for Obama, they said.

First-time voters Ian Medina, 19, and Gemvvi Torio, 18, of Las Vegas, watch television news coverage outside Planet Hollywood as Democratic President-Elect Barack Obama gives his acceptance speech Tuesday night. Medina and Torio both voted for Obama, they said. View photo »

First-time voter Gemvvi Torio, 18, of Las Vegas, displays her

First-time voter Gemvvi Torio, 18, of Las Vegas, displays her "I Voted" sticker outside Planet Hollywood after watching Democratic President-Elect Barack Obama give his acceptance speech Tuesday night. View photo »

Bartender Sheila Wilson cheers as the presidential election is called for Barack Obama. She watched election returns Tuesday night at the Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge in Las Vegas.

Bartender Sheila Wilson cheers as the presidential election is called for Barack Obama. She watched election returns Tuesday night at the Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge in Las Vegas. View photo »


Democrat Allison Copening is introduced as a soon-to-be state senator at a Nevada Democratic Party event Tuesday night at the Rio. Copening defeated Sen. Bob Beers.

Democrat Allison Copening is introduced as a soon-to-be state senator at a Nevada Democratic Party event Tuesday night at the Rio. Copening defeated Sen. Bob Beers. View photo »


State Sen. and now Congresswoman-elect Dina Titus greets supporters at the Nevada State Democratic Party election night party Tuesday at the Rio.

State Sen. and now Congresswoman-elect Dina Titus greets supporters at the Nevada State Democratic Party election night party Tuesday at the Rio. View photo »


Jill Derby, Democratic candidate in the 2nd Congressional District, talks on Tuesday to Gloria Lawrence, a volunteer for voter protection, near a voting area at Pine Middle School in Reno. Heller failed for a second time to defeat Rep. Dean Heller.

Jill Derby, Democratic candidate in the 2nd Congressional District, talks on Tuesday to Gloria Lawrence, a volunteer for voter protection, near a voting area at Pine Middle School in Reno. Heller failed for a second time to defeat Rep. Dean Heller. View photo »

U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., speaks to supporters at a rally Election Night, Nov. 4, 2008, in Las Vegas, after winning re-election to Nevada's 1st Congressional District seat.

U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., speaks to supporters at a rally Election Night, Nov. 4, 2008, in Las Vegas, after winning re-election to Nevada's 1st Congressional District seat. View photo »

Supporters of U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., rally as she speaks Nov. 4, 2008, in Las Vegas after winning re-election to Nevada's 1st Congressional District seat.

Supporters of U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., rally as she speaks Nov. 4, 2008, in Las Vegas after winning re-election to Nevada's 1st Congressional District seat. View photo »

Showing off his patriotism, local poet Amir Rikkah speaks to a crowd during an Election Day party at the Canvas Cafe, 430 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., on Tuesday.

Showing off his patriotism, local poet Amir Rikkah speaks to a crowd during an Election Day party at the Canvas Cafe, 430 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., on Tuesday. View photo »

Dijonay Thomas, center, checks with election worker Kenneth Slishman to be sure her ballot was properly cast after voting at the Whitney Recreation Center in Las Vegas.

Dijonay Thomas, center, checks with election worker Kenneth Slishman to be sure her ballot was properly cast after voting at the Whitney Recreation Center in Las Vegas. View photo »

Juan Trippe hands over his voting card and gets a sticker after voting at the West Las Vegas Library Tuesday.

Juan Trippe hands over his voting card and gets a sticker after voting at the West Las Vegas Library Tuesday. View photo »

Juan Trippe casts his vote at the West Las Vegas Library at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday.

Juan Trippe casts his vote at the West Las Vegas Library at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday. View photo »

Arnena McAlister, left, and Oren Jones take photos of themselves in front of a screen projecting CNN at the Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge in Las Vegas after the presidential election is called for Barack Obama on Tuesday.

Arnena McAlister, left, and Oren Jones take photos of themselves in front of a screen projecting CNN at the Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge in Las Vegas after the presidential election is called for Barack Obama on Tuesday. View photo »

Jessie Putman casts his vote at The Lakes Lutheran Church at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday.

Jessie Putman casts his vote at The Lakes Lutheran Church at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday. View photo »

Jessie Putman casts his vote at The Lakes Lutheran Church at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday

Jessie Putman casts his vote at The Lakes Lutheran Church at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday View photo »

The West Las Vegas Library serves as one of the many polling places across the valley Tuesday.

The West Las Vegas Library serves as one of the many polling places across the valley Tuesday. View photo »

Cases for voting machines rest in a corner at The Lakes Lutheran Church Tuesday.

Cases for voting machines rest in a corner at The Lakes Lutheran Church Tuesday. View photo »

David Campana, center, and other union members sign a sympathy card for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.,  at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.  Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn Dunham died of cancer in Hawaii on Sunday night.

David Campana, center, and other union members sign a sympathy card for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn Dunham died of cancer in Hawaii on Sunday night. View photo »

Team leader Nazario Romero, center, chants with workers during a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

Team leader Nazario Romero, center, chants with workers during a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. View photo »

Political Director Pilar Weiss left, answers a question during a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

Political Director Pilar Weiss left, answers a question during a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. View photo »

Kevin Purvis, left, leads union members during a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

Kevin Purvis, left, leads union members during a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. View photo »

Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Secretary-Treasurer D. Taylor speaks to members at the union headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Secretary-Treasurer D. Taylor speaks to members at the union headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. View photo »

A union member attends a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

A union member attends a morning meeting at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. View photo »

Union member Kevin Purvis wears buttons supporting Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

Union member Kevin Purvis wears buttons supporting Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters before a final day of election work and canvassing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. View photo »

A sympathy card for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is signed by union members at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters Tuesday, Nov.  4, 2008.  Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn Dunham died of cancer in Hawaii on Sunday night.

A sympathy card for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is signed by union members at the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn Dunham died of cancer in Hawaii on Sunday night. View photo »

Poll worker volunteer Renee Terrell gives out voting cards during Election Day voting at the West Las Vegas Library. Voting first thing in the morning at the West Las Vegas Library was calm and orderly, with no long lines.

Poll worker volunteer Renee Terrell gives out voting cards during Election Day voting at the West Las Vegas Library. Voting first thing in the morning at the West Las Vegas Library was calm and orderly, with no long lines. View photo »

A small line extends out the door in the early morning during election day voting at the West Las Vegas Library.

A small line extends out the door in the early morning during election day voting at the West Las Vegas Library. View photo »

A poll worker leans on the door to Conference Room A at the West Las Vegas Library, a polling place during election day in Las Vegas.

A poll worker leans on the door to Conference Room A at the West Las Vegas Library, a polling place during election day in Las Vegas. View photo »

The mood inside Conference Room A at the West Las Vegas Library was calm and orderly during Election Day at the polling place.

The mood inside Conference Room A at the West Las Vegas Library was calm and orderly during Election Day at the polling place. View photo »

Courtney Hinton, 27, a dealer at Casino Royale, votes during Election Day at the West Las Vegas Library.

Courtney Hinton, 27, a dealer at Casino Royale, votes during Election Day at the West Las Vegas Library. "It feels good to be part of such a historic voting experience," Hinton said. "It will be the first woman vice president or the first African-American president." View photo »

Rovonda Moore, right, 28, votes with her two daughters and their friend, whom she preferred not be named, during Election Day at the West Las Vegas Library.

Rovonda Moore, right, 28, votes with her two daughters and their friend, whom she preferred not be named, during Election Day at the West Las Vegas Library. View photo »

A sign warns people not to tamper with election equipment inside the West Las Vegas Library on Election Day.

A sign warns people not to tamper with election equipment inside the West Las Vegas Library on Election Day. View photo »

Roshida Muhammed, 2, stands patiently by her foster mother's side while she votes on Election Day at the West Las Vegas Library.

Roshida Muhammed, 2, stands patiently by her foster mother's side while she votes on Election Day at the West Las Vegas Library. View photo »

A small line extends out the door during Election Day voting at the West Las Vegas Library.

A small line extends out the door during Election Day voting at the West Las Vegas Library. View photo »

Voting at Bob Miller Middle School in Henderson.

Voting at Bob Miller Middle School in Henderson. View photo »

A volunteer gives a voter a sticker upon turning in their voter card at Bob Miller Middle School in Henderson

A volunteer gives a voter a sticker upon turning in their voter card at Bob Miller Middle School in Henderson View photo »

 Obama supporter  Leslie Winter proudly puts on her

Obama supporter Leslie Winter proudly puts on her "I Voted" sticker outside Bob Miller Middle School in Henderson. View photo »

Wendy Davison, 2, helps her father Jeremy Davison cast his ballot at Fire Station #3 in Henderson

Wendy Davison, 2, helps her father Jeremy Davison cast his ballot at Fire Station #3 in Henderson View photo »

Austin Hentsch, 11, helps his father, George, vote Tuesday at Elton M. Garrett Middle School in Boulder City.

Austin Hentsch, 11, helps his father, George, vote Tuesday at Elton M. Garrett Middle School in Boulder City. View photo »

Alex Walker, 3, dances around the Boulder City Recreation Center gym Tuesday while his grandmother, Pat Johnson, votes.

Alex Walker, 3, dances around the Boulder City Recreation Center gym Tuesday while his grandmother, Pat Johnson, votes. View photo »

Naomi Mavity shows off her

Naomi Mavity shows off her "I Voted" sticker Tuesday at Elton M. Garrett Middle School. This year marks the first time Mavity, 20, has cast her ballot in a presidential election. View photo »

Sharon Moleton signs in to vote Tuesday at Elton M. Garrett Middle School in Boulder City.

Sharon Moleton signs in to vote Tuesday at Elton M. Garrett Middle School in Boulder City. View photo »

Paris Riley, left, 32, a music studio owner, gets his voting card from edge worker Lynda Price on election day at First Christian Church on South Rancho Drive in Las Vegas Tuesday.

Paris Riley, left, 32, a music studio owner, gets his voting card from edge worker Lynda Price on election day at First Christian Church on South Rancho Drive in Las Vegas Tuesday. View photo »

The entrance to the polling place at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday.

The entrance to the polling place at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday. View photo »

Earl Lizardi, 58, a retired electrical engineer votes on election day at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday.

Earl Lizardi, 58, a retired electrical engineer votes on election day at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday. View photo »

"I Voted" stickers were handed out to voters on election day at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday. View photo »

Voters cast their ballots during election day at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday.

Voters cast their ballots during election day at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday. View photo »

Sally Davis, 60, exits after voting at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday. This the first election in which she has ever voted.

Sally Davis, 60, exits after voting at Silverado Mobile Home Park on North Walnut Road in Las Vegas Tuesday. This the first election in which she has ever voted. View photo »

From left to right, Pam Murphy helps her mother, Mildred Gale, cast her vote Tuesday at Elton M. Garrett Middle School in Boulder City.

From left to right, Pam Murphy helps her mother, Mildred Gale, cast her vote Tuesday at Elton M. Garrett Middle School in Boulder City. View photo »

Summerlin voters line up to cast their ballots inside the Shadow Hills Baptist Church an hour before polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Summerlin voters line up to cast their ballots inside the Shadow Hills Baptist Church an hour before polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. View photo »

Voters make their way into the Basic High School gymnasium Tuesday.

Voters make their way into the Basic High School gymnasium Tuesday. View photo »

Jason Wood casts his vote Tuesday in the Basic High School gymnasium.

Jason Wood casts his vote Tuesday in the Basic High School gymnasium. View photo »

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in the Basic High School gymnasium.

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in the Basic High School gymnasium. View photo »

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in the Basic High School gymnasium.

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in the Basic High School gymnasium. View photo »

Maria Cardenas, a translator and election board officer with the Clark County Election Department, waits to help voters casting ballots Tuesday in the Basic High School gymnasium.

Maria Cardenas, a translator and election board officer with the Clark County Election Department, waits to help voters casting ballots Tuesday in the Basic High School gymnasium. View photo »

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in the Basic High School gymnasium.

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in the Basic High School gymnasium. View photo »

Malachi Elderridge, 5, waits for his mother, Tiaara, to cast her ballot on Election Day in the gymnasium at Basic High School in Henderson.

Malachi Elderridge, 5, waits for his mother, Tiaara, to cast her ballot on Election Day in the gymnasium at Basic High School in Henderson. View photo »

Voters return voting cards after casting their ballots Tuesday in the gymnasium at Basic High School in Henderson.

Voters return voting cards after casting their ballots Tuesday in the gymnasium at Basic High School in Henderson. View photo »

Kendall Hollingsworth votes Tuesday in the gymnasium at Basic High School in Henderson.

Kendall Hollingsworth votes Tuesday in the gymnasium at Basic High School in Henderson. View photo »

Stephanie Hall votes Tuesday in the gymnasium of Basic High School in Henderson.

Stephanie Hall votes Tuesday in the gymnasium of Basic High School in Henderson. View photo »

President-elect Barack Obama waves as he takes the stage at his election night party in Chicago's Grant Park, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

President-elect Barack Obama waves as he takes the stage at his election night party in Chicago's Grant Park, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. View photo »

A voter holds on to her voting material, translated into Spanish, while casting her vote on election day at First Christian Church on South Rancho Drive in Las Vegas Tuesday.

A voter holds on to her voting material, translated into Spanish, while casting her vote on election day at First Christian Church on South Rancho Drive in Las Vegas Tuesday. View photo »

 Voters cast their ballets electronically on election day at First Christian Church on South Rancho Drive in Las Vegas Tuesday.

Voters cast their ballets electronically on election day at First Christian Church on South Rancho Drive in Las Vegas Tuesday. View photo »

Tue, Nov 4, 2008 (9:22 a.m.)

Election Day brought voters to the polls in all parts of Clark County.

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