NHPR's Sheryl Rich-Kern (left) and Dan Ankeles monitor results from Jennifer Horn's election night event in Nashua, November 4, 2008. (Frank Prince, NHPR)

Democratic congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter gives her victory speech in Manchester, November 4, 2008. (Jason Meserve, NHPR)

Democratic congressman Paul Hodes gives his victory speech in Manchester, November 4, 2008. (Jason Meserve, NHPR)

Joe Kenney, Republican candidate for governor, gives his concession speech in Manchester, November 4, 2008 (Susan J. Aufieri, NHPR)

Former governor Jeanne Shaheen prepares to give her victory speech in Manchester, November 4, 2008. (Tracy Lee Carroll, NHPR)