It was billed as a nail-biter that would go down to the wire but just four hours after polls closed, Barack Obama took to Twitter to claim victory in the 2012 Presidential Election.
Obama tweeted the words “Four more years” with a picture of him and wife Michelle embracing.
Experts had predicted the outcome might not be known for days, but it quickly became apparent that Republican Mitt Romney had not done enough to sway voters in crucial swing states.
As Obama supporters celebrate into the night, we’ve put together a gallery of our favourite images of the US President and his family.
The Obama family celebrate Barack’s reelection.
Barack with his daughter Sasha.
Obama during his rousing victory address.
Barack, Michelle, Malia and Sasha.
The photo Obama tweeted when he claimed victory in the 2012 election.
Mitt Romney and his wife Ann.
Mitt seemed devastated to concede defeat.
Obama and his family in 2004.
Barack cradles Malia in November 2008.
Barack playing Uno with Sasha in July 2007.
Barack kisses Malia at an Independence Day event in July 2009.
Barack and Malia arrive back at the White House in August 2010.
The First Family walk their beloved dog Bo in April 2009.
Barack, Michelle and Sasha playing mini-golf in Florida in November 2010.
The official Obama family portrait in July 2009.
The Obamas at the White House Easter egg hunt in April 2009.
Barack, Michelle and Malia at a basketball game in November 2010.
Barack relaxing with Sasha on the campaign trail in 2007.
The Obamas in November 2008.
The Obamas arrive back at the White House in July 2010.
The First Family on their way to church in Washington DC in July this year.
The Obamas preparing to board Air Force One in August 2010.
Michelle, Malia and Sasha in August 2008.
The Obamas at a political rally in May 2008.
Barack’s family watch him getting sworn in to the US Congress in 2005.
The Obamas in February 2007.
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