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Results Center
The results center presents sophisticated analysis of the results from the historic 2008 election.
The election results since 2002 offer a reminder that House district lines that initially seemed favorable to one party can become less predictable.
Of the successful House Republican candidates, 29 fell below 55 percent of the vote, according to unofficial election results.
The 2008 race disrupted the stability in voting patterns; until this year, 34 states had voted the same way for four consecutive elections.
While Obama had far more funds to spread around nationally, new data demonstrates that both candidates spent lavishly to win over voters in battleground states.
A recap of National Journal's prognostications on what the election would ultimately hinge on, and how they comported with some key findings in election poll data.
Track the crowds Obama drew in these final appearances -- and his performance on Election Day in Republican-tilting districts and states.
Did Obama reshape the electorate in key battleground states? Exit polls from 2004 and 2008 suggest the answer was yes in some respects, but no in others.
The map shows recent Democratic gains in districts Bush won in 2004, which will surely be prime Republican targets in 2010.
Obama's winning campaign helps Democrats build a formidable alliance of minorities and better-educated whites.
Obama did better than 2004 Democratic nomiee John Kerry in the vast majority of states, even in most of those won by McCain.
Historic Exit Polls
A detailed look at demographic voting patterns for every election since 1988.
All The Polls
Hotline's state-by-state poll maps for presidential, Senate and House contests.
Trends: Red Vs. Blue
A look at which states voted red and blue in the presidential elections from 1976 to 2004.
Party Control
A quick study of shifts in control of the House, Senate and governorships.
Stable Counties
A look at which counties are solid in the Dems' column or for the GOP.