Filed at 11:29 p.m.
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You got a sneak preview of both the N.C. GOP and N.C. Dems watch parties last night right here on the Election blog. Now, read our full coverage of the North Carolina Republicans' reactions to the loss of the presidency as well as seats in Congress in contrast to the Democrat's exuberant celebrations in response to the historic election of Barack Obama, the surprise victory of State Sen. Kay Hagan over incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Dole and the triumph of Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue over Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory in the hotly contested gubernatorial race.
In the meantime, reporter Ryan Brown held it down in Durham, covering both the day at the polls and Durham's joyous celebration over the new president-elect at Barack N' Roll, accompanied by a stellar photo-essay by the Chronicle's Maya Robinson, Zach Tracer and Chase Olivieri.
Putting it all in perspective, take a look at our sound-off with voices of Triangle voters and Duke students reflecting on the once-in-a-lifetime election.
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