Incumbent becomes first Senate candidate since 1954 to win write-in campaign

The newsmakers and headlines that shaped this year

Delaware Republican allegedly used part of $7.3 million on rent, personal expenses

Governor expected to certify official election results Thursday

Announcement paves way for incumbent to be declared winner

Next up, U.S. Supreme Court? State still must wait 48 hours to certify election

Study aimed to measure impact of Citizens United decision on election cycle

Senate nominee launches last-ditch legal challenge to throw out write-in ballots for Murkowski

Potential 2012 presidential candidate raised more than $3 million on year

Republican promises to be fiscal conservative, social moderate and national security 'hawk'

State begins recount of 2.1 million ballots in heated governor's race