November 17, 2008
Georgia Begins Early Voting For December 2nd Runoff
Early voting is under way in most counties in Georgia. Voters will cast ballots beginning Monday in the runoff for the U.S. Senate race between Republican Saxby Chambliss and Democratic challenger Jim Martin.
November 06, 2008
Looking Back On The 2008 Election: WJBF Interviews Barack Obama On Campaign Trail
History has been made in this year’s election. For the first time ever, an African-American has been elected President of the United States. Barack Obama made a campaign stp in Aiken, back in the first week of October in 2007. We look back on the 2008 Presidential campaign as WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop interviewed Barack Obama.
News Organizations Call North Carolina For Obama
Several national news organizations declared Barack Obama the winner of North Carolina’s 15 electoral votes, on Thursday.
Here We Go Again: 2008 Race Not Over Yet
Richmond County taxpayers will foot $75,000 bill for December 2nd runoff.
What’s Ahead For Iraq After Historic U.S. Election
About the time Barack Obama was learning of his victory, Tuesday night, Gazan militants were firing rockets into Israel. That is in addition to the ongoing war in Iraq, and Obama will have his hands full in the Middle East. Phil Black gives us the view from Baghdad.
Core of white Democrats in SC voted for Obama
White voters accounted for the bulk of people casting ballots in South Carolina’s presidential contest, and three-quarters of them supported Republican John McCain. But an Associated Press exit poll also shows a core of white Democrats voted for President-elect Barack Obama.
November 05, 2008
What Now For John McCain And The Republican Party?
For John McCain, his long quest for the White House ended gracefully in a final defeat, Tuesday night. The rest of the Republican Party fared little better than the top of the ticket. So, what happens for them, now? ABC News’ Linsey Davis has the latest.
Why Is Election Day Held On First Tuesday In November
A bit of election history for you, now. We’ll tell you why we vote on the first Tuesday in November.
Barack Obama Celebrates Presidential Win
Barack Obama will be the 44th U.S. President. The Illinois Senator, now President-Elect, soared past the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the election. Obama celebrated with more than 100,000 people in Chicago’s Grant Park, while Senator John McCain gracefully accepted defeat. ABC News’ Diana Alvear has more.
Voters Over 60 Years Old React to President- Elect Obama’s Win
Senator Obama’s historic win has people of all ages talking about what it means for the country. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud who spent the day speaking with folks over 60 years old about this victory.
Aiken County’s New School Board Members Sign In
It’s not often a local school board gets four new members in one night…but that’s what Tuesday’s election brought to Aiken County. And those new board members have some new ideas, including one about how to handle discipline. Count on Joy Howe to show what’s at stake.
McDuffie County Backs Sunday Booze Sales
Two small Georgia communities say yes to alcohol sales on Sunday.
Ballots, But Not Votes
Hundreds in Augusta turned out at the polls, Election Day, but their votes did not get counted. But, they could still end up in some candidate’s column.
From the Mouths of Babes: 5th Graders React to Election
Some of America’s future voters are seeing something many of their parents and grandparents thought they might never see in their lifetime. WJBF News Channel Six’s Paige Tucker caught up with some elementary schoolers to get their reaction to Obama’s historic victory.
UPDATED: CSRA Election Wrapup
We have results from some of the Two-State’s major political races from Tuesday’s elections.

