(Editor's Note: The election numbers contained in this article were obtained from the Nassau County Board of Elections and are not official results as of press time.)

Residents headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, one of the most historic Election Days, to vote for their candidates of choice. Democratic candidate Barack Obama was elected president, becoming the first African-American president-elect of the United States.

Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States with 349 Electoral Votes and also won Nassau County with 316,523 voting for the president-elect and 272,765 Nassau County residents voting for Republican candidate John McCain, who finished the night with 147 Electoral votes.

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer," said Obama at a rally in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, after winning the race for the White House Tuesday night.

The local elections saw no surprises - all of the incumbents were re-elected.

In the 3rd Congressional District, Incumbent Republican Peter King was re-elected to another two-year term receiving 127,394 votes to Democratic challenger Graham Long, who received 70,818 votes.

In the 5th Senate District, Incumbent Republican Senator Carl Marcellino was re-elected to another two-year term with 40,362 votes to Democratic challenger Matthew Meng's 25,692 votes.

The 6th Senate District saw closer results, but after all votes were tallied, Incumbent Republican Senator Kemp Hannon was re-elected with 56,880 votes to 53,524 votes for Democratic challenger Kristen McElroy.

In the 13th Assembly District, Democratic incumbent Assemblyman Charles Lavine was re-elected to another two-year term with 32,658 votes to Republican challenger George McMenamin who received 17,658 votes.

"I am humbled and honored by the overwhelming support of the citizens of New York's 13th Assembly District. The outstanding professionals and volunteers with whom I am privileged to work in our District Office and I will continue to provide service to all the people we represent and I will continue to fight for the policy issues that are so important to all New Yorkers. This has been the most inspiring election day of my lifetime, and I am truly grateful for the trust and faith that has been placed in me," said Lavine.

In the 15th Assembly District, Democratic incumbent Assemblyman Rob Walker was re-elected with 28,999 votes to Republican challenger Stephanie Ovadia who received 19,191 votes.

Nassau County residents approved Proposal Number 2, which will abolish the county board of assessors and replace the county-wide elected chair of the board of assessors with an assessor who would be appointed by the county executive, subject to the confirmation by the county legislature, for a term of three years and who would be required to meet standards of educational and professional experience. Residents voted 89,963 in favor to 78,438 against this referendum.