Campaign 2012

Shortly after midnight on Nov. 7, 2012, former presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed supporters in Boston, Mass. with his official concession speech. Romney lost the race to the White House after President Barack Obama clinched 303 electoral votes to Romney's 206.

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On Nov. 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States of America by the American people after clinching 303 electoral votes (270 votes are needed for the presidency).

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Yesterday was the eighth time I have cast a ballot for President of the United States, and the thrill I get, the patriotism I feel, the sense that I'm doing something that will hopefully make a difference for the better in my life and the lives of others, is something that has stayed the same every time I've gone to the polls

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We are not an adventuresome group. South Dakotans were predictable Tuesday night.

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South Dakota voters have rejected a proposal to raise the state sales tax to provide more money for schools and the Medicaid program that provides health care to low-income people.

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South Dakota voters have approved a state constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget.

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Yet, after it all, this long political road has produced a new government that looks a whole lot like the old government.

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South Dakota voters have rejected Gov. Dennis Daugaard's plan to give bonuses to top teachers, phase out tenure and recruit candidates for critical teaching jobs.

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Republican Rep. Kristi Noem has defeated Democratic challenger Matt Varilek to win a second term as South Dakota's lone member of the U.S. House.

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Barack Obama has won re-election to a second term as president, beating back a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney.

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