2012 Elections: News, Analysis, Videos, and Breaking on the Presidential Election, Local Elections, and More

2012 Elections: News, Analysis, Videos, and Breaking on the Presidential Election, Local Elections, and More

Complete coverage of the 2012 election

Nov 13, 2012

Obama Wins Fla., Final Tally 332-206

Obama Wins Fla., Final Tally 332-206

NBC News has declared Saturday that President Barack Obama won Florida, giving him a final electoral vote tally of 332 to Mitt Romney’s 206.

Nov 9, 2012

Obama Sheds Tears Thanking Campaign Workers

Obama Sheds Tears Thanking Campaign Workers

President Barack Obama was among those who got teary eyed Wednesday during a surprise visit to his Chicago-based 2012 campaign headquarters. "What you guys have done means that the work that I'm doing...

Nov 8, 2012

First Read: Obama Faces Tough Choices, GOP Has Major Brand Problem

First Read: Obama Faces Tough Choices, GOP Has Major Brand Problem

Now that the afterglow of his reelection victory has faded, President Barack Obama is getting back to work in Washington on Thursday — and has the daunting challenge of the imminent fiscal cliff to...

Nov 8, 2012

Decision 2016: Will Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio Run?

Decision 2016: Will Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio Run?

Political insiders are laying odds on the next round of contenders.

Nov 8, 2012

Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal

Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal

President Barack Obama spent little time celebrating his re-election, speaking by phone Wednesday with House Speaker John Boehner and other top House and Senate leaders ahead of a looming “fiscal cliff” showdown...

Nov 7, 2012

Axelrod: There Were a Lot of Tears Flowing

Axelrod: There Were a Lot of Tears Flowing

Between the time Tuesday's presidential race was called and the time Barack Obama took the stage in Chicago to accept his victory, the president made and received two very important phone

Nov 7, 2012

Election Results

Election Results

Check the latest results for all the local and national races in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Nov 8, 2012

Women Win Record Number of Seats in Congress

Women Win Record Number of Seats in Congress

A record number of women were elected to Congress Tuesday night.

Nov 8, 2012

Romney Faces Future as Private Citizen

Romney Faces Future as Private Citizen

After a six-year quest to lead the United States, Romney must return to life as a private citizen.

Nov 7, 2012

Election Watchdogs Praise NJ for Post-Storm Voting

Election Watchdogs Praise NJ for Post-Storm Voting

When state officials changed election procedures on the fly so people displaced by last week's massive storm would have a chance to vote, the directives triggered confusion for voters and local...

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Tri-State Braces for Severe Weather

Tri-State Braces for Severe Weather

Severe storms could bring heavy rain, hail, high winds and isolated tornadoes in some areas throughout the tri-state over the next 48 hours, and though the severe weather will likely be scattered over a...

Mourners Say Farewell to Hofstra Student Shot by Police

Mourners Say Farewell to Hofstra Student Shot by Police

Family, friends and members of the Hofstra community were the mourners who attended the emotional funeral service for a 20-year-old university student who was accidentally shot by police when they confronted an...

13 TGI Fridays in New Jersey Accused of Faking Premium Liquor

13 TGI Fridays in New Jersey Accused of Faking Premium Liquor

New Jersey authorities say nearly 30 bars and restaurants, including 13 TGI Fridays, have been duping customers by filling premium-brand liquor bottles with well-brand alcohol and charging the higher price.

Weiner Launches Mayoral Bid, Asks for "Second Chance"

Weiner Launches Mayoral Bid, Asks for "Second Chance"

Anthony Weiner announced his candidacy for New York City mayor with a campaign video posted to YouTube. "I made some big mistakes and I know I let a lot of people down. But I've also learned some tough lessons,...

Exclusive: Man Directs Traffic for NJ Transit While Drunk

Exclusive: Man Directs Traffic for NJ Transit While Drunk

A man who doesn't work for New Jersey Transit but directed traffic at a bus lot in midtown while wearing an agency vest was regularly drunk on the job, possibly endangering commuters and pedestrians until NBC 4...

Queens Man Gets Prison for Stripping Church Van

Queens Man Gets Prison for Stripping Church Van

A Queens man will spend two to four years in prison for stripping a van that was used to get elderly people to church.