8:45 p.m.
We're here at the Democratic office (old Alliance Bank Building) near the Chamber.
Several county commissioners are available along with county Democratic chair Jennifer Helton.
They're awaiting voting results.

"It's just always fun on election night to be with our good democrat friends," said Commissioners Chair Jo Boggs. "We're usually at the fire dept. but there's not a lot going on at the fire dept.Just enjoying the evening."

8:30 p.m.
Several area residents have gathered at the Obama headquarters on Washington Street.
Election Day has been an emotional time to at least two residents.
"It's been wonderful, a bit hectic ," said Lawndale resident Pamela Campbell. "It's hard work."
Jane Brothers, a Shelby resident, said a lot of effort has been put in from everyone involved from the local to national level.
"We've worked so hard," she said. "From the very beginning we've had a grassroots campaign."

8:19 p.m.
City Editor Graham Cawthon, photographer Brittany Randolph and I just left Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department in the Shelby #2 precinct.
They have a live stats feed projected on a large screen.
County commissioner candidate Jason Falls (R) was on-hand. He doesn't have to worry about participating in this year's primary. He's focusing his efforts on the election in November.
"It feels really, really good," he said with a laugh.