KDKA-TV Political Editor Jon Delano will be keeping a close eye on the key races and will have updates throughout the day.
UPDATE: 10 a.m.: Pennsylvania is a must-win state for both President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney.
Since Abraham Lincoln carried the state in 1860, only two Republicans have won the presidency without winning Pennsylvania — Richard Nixon and George W. Bush.
The last Democrat to win the White House without Pennsylvania was Harry Truman in 1948.
So, it’s no surprise that Pennsylvania is now in the mix as a toss-up state, and is important for both presidential candidates.
As returns come in this evening, Delano will be watching a number of key indicators:
- Voter turnout in Democratic-rich Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and Republican strongholds in the center of the state.
- The suburban vote, especially women who gave Obama an 18-point advantage four years ago.
- The traditionally conservative Democratic counties in western Pennsylvania that voted against Obama four years ago.
- Senior citizens who narrowly favored John McCain four years ago and are the most reliable voters in the state.
Stay tuned! This should be an exciting election night!
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