A total of eighteen images from various election night parties around Madison:

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College Republicans watch early results at the Cabana Room.

College Republicans discuss early results at the Cabana Room.

College Republicans Adam Andrews and Lisa Brendemuehl keep watch over their lit table at the Cabana Room.

Patrons at Hawk's watch election results come in.

Gov. Jim Doyle (D-WI) addresses the crowd at Monona Terrace.

Gov. Jim Doyle (D-WI) waves to the crowd at Monona Terrace.

Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) address the crowd at Monona Terrace.

Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) raises a victorious fist in the air before the crowd at Monona Terrace.

Democrats gathered at Monona Terrace react to the news that Barack Obama had clinched the presidency.

Tanya Cunningham wears her feelings for all to see at Monona Terrace.

The crowd at Monona Terrace reacts to the news that Barack Obama was projected to win the election.

Audience members at Monona Terrace react to the news that Barack Obama was projected to win the election.

Happy Mayor Dave is happy.

Mama Digdown’s Brass Band entertains the crowd at Monona Terrace.

Ald. Eli Judge takes in the victory celebration at Monona Terrace.

Audience members at Monona Terrace watch the big screen as Barack Obama gives his victory speech.

State Rep. Mark Pocan addresses the crowd at Monona Terrace.

State Sen. Mark Miller address the crowd at Monona Terrace.