Electoral College count affirms Obama's win


President Barack Obama smiles during his speech at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
 
Video It's official. A tally of the Electoral College vote affirms President Barack Obama's re-election.
 
 
 

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Wisconsin (change)

 
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Wisconsin’s population totaled 5,686,986, a 6.0% increase over the 2000 U.S. Census count of 5,363,715. (Source: Wisconsin Blue Book)
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Scott Walker
Lieutenant Governor: Rebecca Kleefisch
Attorney General: J.B. Van Hollen

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