Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term as President of the United States.
“Four more years” read the tweet that confirmed the count, as Obama’s official Twitter account announced victory while votes were still being counted.
The social media announcement was accompanied by a picture of the President and First Lady, Michelle, in a celebratory embrace.
The President also thanked his supporters via social media.
“We’re all in this together. That’s how we campaigned.” he tweeted.
The race to the White House was called early as Obama’s Democratic party claimed the key swing state of Ohio, while votes are still being counted.
The latest count shows Obama is on track to win as many as 300 electoral votes — 270 are needed for an election win.
Obama claimed victory over conservative Republican candidate Mitt Romney, closing off a close and expensive campaigning competition.
While Romney is yet to deliver his concession speech, which will be followed by Obama’s victorious remarks, Democrats across America are already celebrating.
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The crowd at Obama’s campaign headquarters in Chicago started celebrations even before the count was confirmed, and the Empire State Building in New York has been lit up blue to mark the party’s victory.
Obama is the first US president to announce his election via social media, and Tuesday’s election has become the most tweeted about event ever, clocking up more than 20 million mentions by the time polling booths had closed.
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