There were a number of races in the 2008 election that were overshadowed by the presidential, gubernatorial and senate races.

Sen. Barack Obama addressed the nation Tuesday night after he was elected to become the 44th president of the United States and the country's first black commander-in-chief.

The Democratic Party not only gained power in national and statewide elections Tuesday but it also took a stronger hold of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners.

Kay Hagan addressed supporters, thanking them for their work propelling the little-known state senator into a formidable opponent for Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole.

Democratic Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue claimed victory in the state's gubernatorial race, becoming the first female governor-elect of North Carolina by beating Pat McCrory.

Democratic State Sen. Walter Dalton will be North Carolina's next lieutenant governor after defeating Republican State Sen. Robert Pittenger with 51 percent of the vote.

Voters elected a democratic senator, governor and lieutenant governor Tuesday. Although polls were close, the state even leaned toward Democratic Sen. Barack Obama.

Democratic challenger Kay Hagan is edging incumbent challenger Elizabeth Dole by nearly 20 points with almost 7 percent of state precincts reporting.

As if unwilling to cede the stage, both Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama campaigned into Election Day, long past time when long lines formed at polling places.

Whichever party is able to secure at least two of the three at-large seats on the Mecklenburg County Commission will almost definitely hold the majority on the board going forward.

As voters headed to the polls, one large constituency was noticeably absent from the polling places. Military voters serving overseas must depend on absentee ballots.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory cast his ballot Tuesday morning in Charlotte. Bev Perdue voted early but still showed up at the polls to thank volunteers.

Polls show Democrat Kay Hagan has a slight lead over incumbent Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole. But the election isn't a done deal, and both are working into the final hours.

Sen. John McCain spoke to News 14 Carolina just hours before the presidential election will be decided. Though behind in the polls, the Republican says he's confident he will win.

Election Day has arrived, and though over 2 million people having already voted in North Carolina, many will still be heading to the polls throughout the day Tuesday.

Monday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory hit the road, traveling across North Carolina to garner as much last-minute support as possible for his candidacy.

With the clock ticking down, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beverly Perdue made a whirlwind tour through five cities, hoping for more votes in a tight battle.

More than 2.5 million North Carolinians wanted to make sure their voices were heard before Election Day, as 40 percent of the state's registered voters cast ballots early.

Last-minute preparations are under way at polling locations throughout North Carolina. Officials say they'll be ready when they open at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.