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Amidst the tumult of the presidential election, seven of California’s 12 propositions were voted into law. The Collegian Online has compiled these results so our readers can see how the state voted as a whole and how Fresno County followed or separated from the trends.
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“You don’t need to boo, you just need to vote,” Barack Obama told his crowds in the final days of the race when they reacted to his opponent’s name.

The mood at the Standard, a restaurant and bar in North Fresno, is solemn tonight.

Nobama? Obama? Yes, we can? Oh, yes, he did.

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The Collegian’s election night videos provide presidential, mayorial and proposition results as well as interviews with The Collegian’s editors and reporters. For more information about the presidential election, click here. For more information about local and state elections, click here.
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Propositions close, Swearengin leading
10 p.m.
Interview with Collegian photographer Bryan Cole
9 p.m.
Mayoral votes show Swearengin [...]

Fresno County saw a busy election day as first-time and veteran voters flocked to the polls. Counting the votes and ensuring the people’s voices were heard is a job handled by the county clerk’s office.

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WASHINGTON — John McCain will suspend campaigning to work in Washington on the Wall Street bailout and is asking that Friday night’s kickoff presidential debate with rival Barack Obama be delayed.

RUSH LIMBAUGH IS A NEO-CON, partisan idiot. That doesn’t stop him from being right once in a while.

Candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are in close contest for their party’s nomination for the presidency, with the March 4 primaries now being regarded as the deciding factor. Who do think will win the Democratic nomination?