Have at it:
*Although North Carolina went solidly Republican, according to the state Board of Elections site, more Democrats (55 percent) cast straight-party votes;
*In the Lt. Governor’s race, Republican Dan Forest claims victory, but Democrat Linda Coleman “appeared to be preparing for a recount”;
*In the 5th Congressional District, Rep. Virginia Foxx easily defeats challenger Elisabeth Motsinger 57-42;
*In the 6th Congressional District, Rep. Howard Coble easily defeats challenger Tony Foriest 60-39;
*In the N.C. Agriculture Commissioner’s race, incumbent Steve Troxler wins reelection, but does not carry his native Guilford County;
*Sen. Phil Berger easily defeats challenger Bobby Stanley 61-38 in N.C. Senate District 26;
*Greensboro City Council member Trudy Wade defeats Myra Slone 57-42 in District 27; Wade celebrates her victory in the hospital;
*Surrounded by a sea of red, Guilford and Forsyth counties go for President Obama;
*Guilford goes for Walter Dalton, while Forsyth goes for Pat McCrory;
*In the one contested Guilford County Board of Education race, incumbent Sandra Alexander defeats challenger Pat Tillman 51-47;
*Bernita Sims becomes High Point’s first black mayor, while current Mayor Becky Smothers and former Mayor Judy Mendenhall take City Council seats;
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