President Obama has been declared the winner of Florida in the presidential election, the Associated Press reports.
The final Electoral College tally is Obama 332, Romney 206.
The latest nationwide popular vote tally is Obama 50.6%, Romney 47.9%.


President Obama has been declared the winner of Florida in the presidential election, the Associated Press reports.
The final Electoral College tally is Obama 332, Romney 206.
The latest nationwide popular vote tally is Obama 50.6%, Romney 47.9%.
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