It’s been so exciting working at WISH-TV on Election Day. The AP has declared Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. The staff here has worked incredibly hard to bring the best coverage not only locally but nationally. It’s been great to be a part of it all.

I’ve worked in several markets, but WISH-TV has been the most exciting place to work on Election Day. You can just feel the energy in the newsroom. Everyone wants to do a great job and it shows. It’s great to be a part of a team that strives for excellence.

Incumbent Andre Carson is on stage at the downtown Marriott Hotel giving his victory speech. Carson told Democratic supporters Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States.

There’s a big elephant in the room and it might be a donkey in disguise.

24-Hour News 8 reporter Jay Hermacinski at Conseco Fieldhouse the Republican Party told me Republicans are excited about the Governor’s race, Attorney General’s race, and State Superintendent for Public Instruction race to name a few.

However, when it comes to the Presidential race, there is some concern over whether Indiana will deliver for John McCain.

24-Hour News 8 reporter Gene Rodriguez is also at the downtown Marriott Hotel covering the 7th District, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction races.

She told supporters are monitoring the national news networks. Everytime one of the networks projects Obama a winner in a certain state you hear a very loud cheer and clapping. She said more and more people are arriving. She said Evan Bayh has been there for a while. However, Andre Carson has not arrived. He’s expected to be there by 9:30 p.m.

Jill Long Thompson is expected to concede to the incumbent Mitch Daniels at 8:55 p.m.

24-Hour News 8 reporter Leslie Olsen is at the downtown Marriott Hotel with the Democrat Party.

She told me it’s been pretty quiet there until recently when Obama was called in Pennsylvania and Illinois. She said there is somberness about Jill Long Thompson apparently losing by a lot. There are two big screens with MSNBC and CNN plus smaller screens that have local stations.

Leslie said there aren’t as many supporters there as she would have imagined, but supporters may still be coming.

24-Hour News 8 reporter Jay Hermacinski is at Conseco Fieldhouse with the Republican Party.

He told me the Republicans are feeling confidant tonight. Gov. Daniels huge lead has the party excited. That said, there is a feeling of uncertainty when it comes to the Presidential election. Republicans are nervous about the possibility that Indiana could turn blue.

According to the Associated Press -  The first results from the election are in: John McCain is the winner in Kentucky, while Barack Obama has captured Vermont.