First Recorded Votes in Dixville Notch, NH – Obama 15 – McCain 6

The first votes that were recorded for this 2008 Presidential Election came just after midnight when the 21 registered voters of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire cast their votes and they were quickly counted to be released to the public as Dixville Notch has traditionally been known as “First in the Nation”.

The votes went Barack Obama 15 and John McCain 6

Watch the video of David Shuster of MSNBC Hardball’s coverage of voting in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire:

For a little history on Dixville Notch being “First in the Nation” here’s a quote from The Balsams Resort:

“In 1952, New Hampshire first provided its residents with the opportunity to vote in Presidential primaries. In these early elections, many small towns around the state competed to get their votes in first. But ever since Dixville Notch was granted the privilege of being a voting community in 1960, it has continuously maintained the honor of being First in the Nation to report its results of the Presidential election.

In order to maintain this honorary status, every single registered voter in Dixville Notch must turn out and vote. Just before midnight the day before the election, these voters come to The BALSAMS and take a headcount to ensure everyone is present. When the polls officially open at the strike of midnight, each voter heads to a booth in the Ballot Room and casts his or her vote. The entire process takes about a minute.”

It’s interesting to note that Dixville Notch has traditionally been a win for Republicans since 1960, so is this an early sign of what’s to come tonight when the polls across The United States of America close?

We’ll have to wait and see!