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.

Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States with 364 Electoral Votes and also won Nassau County with 316,523 voting for the president-elect. Some 272,765 Nassau County residents voted for Republican candidate John McCain, who received 163 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, IL, after winning the race for the White House last Tuesday night.

Local elections saw no surprises - all incumbents were re-elected. Results are as follows:

Congress

In the 4th Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Carolyn McCarthy received 153,320 votes to retain her two-year seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. McCarthy defeated Republican candidate and current Mineola Mayor Jack Martins who received 87,239 votes.

"I am honored to have been re-elected by the people of the 4th Congressional District with such resounding support," said McCarthy. "I am looking forward to returning to Congress and continuing my work to bring the needs and concerns of Long Islanders to Washington."

Senate

In the 7th Senatorial District, Democrat incumbent Craig Johnson defeated Republican candidate Barbara Donno for the 7th Senate District. Johnson received 63,470 votes while Donno received 49,450 votes.

"I am humbled that the residents of the 7th District have once again entrusted me to be their voice in the state Senate," Johnson said. "Now that the elections are over, we must roll up sleeves and work together in a bi-partisan manner to put New York's economy back on track and fix our broken property tax system. The very future of Long Island and rest of New York State depends on it."

Assembly

In the 13th Assembly District, Democratic incumbent 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," said Lavine. "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."

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

"Thank you very much for the trust and confidence you have placed in me by re-electing me to represent our neighborhood and community as the New York State Assemblyman for the 15th Assembly District," Walker said. "I am proud and privileged to serve the residents of this area and look forward to working with all of my colleagues in government during this historic time."

In the 17th Assembly District, Republican incumbent Thomas McKevitt was re-elected to another two-year term. McKevitt received 30,282 votes to defeat Democratic challenger John Pinto who received 21,898 votes.

Proposal Passes

Nassau County residents approved Proposal Number 2, which will abolish the county board of assessors and replace the countywide 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.

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.