Barack Obama has secured re-election as US President beating Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Here are the best pictures from election night:
Obama tweeted "four more years" after it became apparent he would secure re-election. The tweet - which featured a picture of Obama hugging wife Michelle - became the most retweeted in the history of the social networking site:
Barack Obama tweeted a picture of him hugging Michelle after securing re-election. Credit: Twitter / @BarackObama
Obama told his supporters in his victory speech that the "best is yet to come" for America:
Barack Obama on stage with his family after securing re-election. Credit: Jim Bourg / ReutersObama addresses his supporters in Chicago. Credit: Philip Andrews / ReutersConfetti obscures the stage in Chicago. Credit: Philip Andrews / Reuters
Romance was in the air at Obama's victory party when Keesha Patterson proposed to her girlfriend Rowan Ha.
Keesha Patterson proposes to girlfriend Rowan Ha at Obama election night victory party. Credit: Kevin Lamarque / Reuters
Romney made his concession speech where he urged to supporters to pray for the President and America:
Mitt Romney delivers his concession speech. Credit: ReutersRomney exits the stage with his wife Ann. Credit: Mike Segar / Reuters
Musician Lady Gaga and Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria tweeted pictures of them celebrating Obama's win. Beyonce earlier shared a picture of her ballot paper on her Tumblr site:
Lady Gaga celebrates Obama's re-election with friends. Credit: Twitter/@ladygagaLongoria tweeted: Me and my friends celebrating! I'm in tears! Moving the country forward!!! Obama!!! Credit: Twitter / @EvaLongoriaBeyonce Knowles' ballot paper. Credit: iam.beyonce.com
There were mixed emotions for supporters of both candidates:
Ajay Narayan cheers during the Nevada State Democrats' election night party in Las Vegas. Credit: ReutersSupporters react while watching results during Romney's election night rally in Boston. Credit: Reuters
The US election gained interest from across the world with events held in London, Beijing and Kenya:
An election night party was held at the US embassy in London. Credit: US EmbassyGuests at the US Presidential Results Event in Beijing pose with cut outs of the President and Mitt Romney. Credit: ReutersA man plays a guitar as he celebrates the victory of Obama in his ancestral home village of Nyangoma Kogelo in Kenya. Credit: Reuters
