Throughout the 2008 campaign season VPR is profiling the candidates in a series on one-on-one interviews.

Comfortably ahead in the polls, Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas still faced a world of uncertainty in Tuesday's election. At issue: a state Constitution provision that requires the leading gubernatorial candidate to poll more than 50 percent of the vote.

Hear sounds from the polls in Rutland on the morning of Election Day.

Communities across the state are reporting heavy turnout for today's election. Local officials say strong interest in the presidential race and perfect weather conditions could help the state set a new record for voter participation.  

Vermonters sound off on their voting habits.

Here are statewide returns at a glance. (Posted at 8:55pm)

VPR's John Dillon speaks with Senator Patrick Leahy at the Democratic Headquarters in Burlington

Vermonter Dan Rice on why he votes the way he does.

VPR's Steve Delaney speaks with Dave Gram of the Associated Press on early exit polls.

VPR's Bob Kinzel speaks with GOP Chairman, Rob Roper at Republican Headquarters in Montpelier on Election night.

Here is a summary of the latest, unofficial results of the State House elections in Vermont.

Here is a summary of the latest, unofficial results of the State Senate elections in Vermont.

VPR's Bob Kinzel speaks with Governor Jim Douglas at Republican Headquarters about returns on Election Night.

Democrat Barack Obama used his promise of hope and change to grab Vermont's three electoral votes Tuesday, easily defeating Republican John McCain.

Peter Welch speaks live from Democratic headquarters in Burlington on the election.

VPR's John Dillon reports from Democratic Headquarters in Burlington as Democrat Gaye Symington concedes her gubernatorial run to Republican Jim Douglas.

VPR's Bob Kinzel reports live from Republican Headquarters in Montpelier as Governor Jim Douglas addresses his supproters on Election Night

Democrat Barack Obama used his promise of hope and change to grab Vermont's three electoral votes Tuesday on his way to winning the presidency, easily defeating Republican John McCain.

Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas won re-election to a fourth term Tuesday, sewing up a race some thought might not be settled until January.

We're getting analysis this morning from Professor Emeritus of Political Science Eric Davis of Middlebury College. Davis says there's a reason Vermont gave Barack Obama received his victory outside of the District Columbia and Obama's home state of Hawaii.

For a candidate who fell well short of the incumbent in the race for governor, Anthony Pollina's concession speech conceded nothing. It sounded much like one of his campaign addresses.

Rutland County had some of the state's most competitive legislative races. Republicans targeted several Democrats in the county. But yesterday's election brought mixed results.

Democrats held their election party in a packed hotel ballroom in downtown Burlington. The mood was festive - a reflection of Barack Obama's overwhelming win in the state.

Governor Jim Douglas easily won re-election last night to a fourth term in office winning more than 50 percent of the vote.

Author Chris Graff and Linda Fowler, Professor of Government at Dartmouth College join VPR's Jane Lindholm to look at election results.