US 2008: Democrat voters react

Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States.

Here Republican and Democratic voters from across the US reflect on Obama's victory and look to the future.

"I'm just so proud to have participated in the election of our first African American president!" Jessica Ross | Langhorne, Pennsylvania | Democrat

"I voted for the Green Party candidate but I am happy that Barack Obama won" Tom Taber | San Mateo, California | Democrat

"Change will come, but it will be a lot slower than some of Obama's young supporters anticipate

" Catherine Smith | Decatur, Georgia | Democrat

"People were honking in the streets, so many in the heart of Texas are evidently just as thrilled as the rest of us" Carlos Martinez | Austin, Texas | Democrat

"This victory has brought tears of joy to my eyes. I'm elated, ecstatic, overjoyed. I can't contain myself!
" Tammika Waddy | District Heights, Maryland | Democrat

"We are turning a page. We are turning to an administration that promotes inclusion and respect
" Mary O'Neil | Denver, Colorado | Democrat

"A man named Barack Hussein Obama has won the presidency. America! What a land of opportunity!
" Michael Kundak-Cowall | Chelsea, Michigan | Democrat

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Video reaction to the final debate

The readers' panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider US public opinion.