As expected, the television networks called the race for Mitt Romney at 8 pm ET, when all polls were closed.
Exit polls show electability and experience were the most important factors in choosing a candidate.
Top line exit poll results posted by the Drudge Report show Mitt Romney with 52%, followed by Newt Gingrich at 26%, Rick Santorum at 12% and Ron Paul at 8%. If those numbers hold up, it would be a crushing defeat for Gingrich.