New Hampshire - the election night in pictures

Supporters of the man of the moment, Democratic contender Barack Obama, await the Illinois senator's arrival at a rally in Nashua Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP

Supporters of John McCain celebrate the Republican contender's New Hampshire victory Photograph: Don Emmert/Getty

Republican presidential contender John McCain arrives with his wife, Cindy, at campaign headquarters Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty

Crowds cheer on the election returns at Hillary Clinton's campaign HQ in Manchester Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP

Republican John McCain and his wife Cindy arrive at his primary election victory party. Mitt Romney came second with former Arkansas governor with Mike Huckabee in third Photograph: Charles Dharapak/AP

Former Massachusetts governor and Republican hopeful Mitt Romney holds the hand of his granddaughter, Chloe Romney, as he addresses supporters in Bedford Photograph: Stefan Zakklin/EPA

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee tells supporters he is happy with third place. Huckabee still has much momentum from his win in Iowa last week Photograph: Darren McCollester/Getty

Clinton appears overwhelmed by jubilant supporters as she takes the stage for her victory speech Photograph: Jim Cole/AP

Hillary Clinton with her husband, former president Bill Clinton and daughter, Chelsea at the election night rally Photograph: Elise Amendola/AP

Clinton supporters go wild as their candidate is declared the winner Photograph: Chris Hondros/Getty

Democratic hopeful John Edwards, his son Jack and wife Elizabeth greet supporters at a rally at Tower Mills, Manchester Photograph: Eric Thayer/Getty

Barack Obama supporters look disheartened as results are announced at a rally in the Nashua South high school Photograph: Michael Heiman/Getty

Barack Obama takes the stage at Nashua South high school Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty

Obama supporters start to fear the worst at Nashua Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP

Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, gives the Democrat hopeful a hug before his speech Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty

An Obama supporter cannot mask his disappointment at the election results Photograph: M. Spencer Green/AP