In what has already become the most "social" election in history, voters take to the Internet to express patriotism, share opinions, and encourage voting. Social media roundup election day 2012 coverage includes socially savvy voters and uses of media around the Internet on November 6, 2012.
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The primary argument against online elections is the risk of voter fraud. This is the same argument that is levied against other new voting laws or practices while also justifying the implementation of new rules. Many voter fraud arguments are anecdotal or unsubstantiated, but they definitely make headlines.
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Justin Amash was reelected to the House of Representative with 58% percent of the vote, according to CNN. His main opponent Steve Pestka received 39% of the voting, giving Amash the win by a huge margin.
It's been a long, long road, but the big day has finally arrived: Election 2012. It has been a media frenzy to a near apocalyptic end, with so many important races to watch, but they warrant the attention.
Regardless who is elected President, Mayor of San Diego, or as a member of Congress, voters have witnessed a very tumultuous election cycle in 2012. With a tense election day ahead, the city and state are anxiously awaiting their next leaders, and since there are so many candidates on the ballot, IVN San Diego has provided the an abridged guide for key races for San Diego.
[Update 5:20 PM PST]
Independent candidate Angus King is projected, by CNN, to win the Senate seat in Maine.
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[Update 5:15 PM PST]
In Ohio, 1.8 million voters cast their ballot early or by absentee ballot. It could still be some time before we know a victory.
CNN projects Georgia will go to Mitt Romney.
In Florida, over half of the precincts are reporting a very slight lead for Romney now. This is the first time the GOP candidate has taken the lead tonight. His lead is 52-47.
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