Counting ballots
With optical scanning systems, most of the paper ballots voters fill out will still be counted by machines and computers.
Where the candidates stand
What's Obama's and McCain's stand on key issues.
Shifting political sands?
Democratic registration gains have potential to alter state's voting trends
The lives of the candidates
The candidates are two very different men with a common goal: to become the 44th president of the United States. Here is a look at their personal milestones and professional achievements.
Quiz: U.S. Presidents Trivia
Who was the shortest president? Which president was arrested during their term? Test your presidential trivia knowledge and see how you compare.