CNN exit polls from the Nov. 4 election indicate voters were most concerned over the economy, with a majority of those voters leaning toward Obama. However, for many young voters the economy was only a part of their decision.

At the end of a historic election season, Obama was elected the first black president of the United States on Tuesday night. The historic meaning of the election was not lost on Phoenix's black population.

At the ritzy Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, thousands of rally attendees crowded into ballrooms, conference rooms, restaurants and the courtyard lawn hoping to see Sen. John McCain achieve a victory. However, watch partygoers were disappointed to see their presidential hopeful be defeated by a large margin.

What once was a solid red region is turning more and more blue, largely because of an increased number of immigrants from other countries, more people moving from California and the East Coast to find a cheaper lifestyle and more jobs and overall dissatisfaction with the national economy.

The state's 13 electoral votes entered into swing status early in October as Obama began to lead the state in most polls.

Captain Frank Gamboa sat in a hardback chair at his home in Fairfax, Va. His eyes sparkled at the chance to reminisce about his old friend, Sen. John McCain.

Even though the Illinois senator is leading polls in nearly every swing state with less than one week until Election Day, Summers thinks his presidential pick might not win.

Although they are disappointed they won't be able to vote, students younger than 18 are determined to have their voices heard this election season.

Most of Chillicothe's Main Street was quiet and calm, but on opposite ends of the thoroughfare, two storefronts bustled with activity. Main Street is home to both the town's Republican and Democratic headquarters, separated by just two blocks.

Dixon, a sophomore at Ohio State University, was joined by more than 2,000 other early voters Monday evening; each one cast an early absentee ballot. Most said they came because they feared they would not have the chance to vote on Election Day.