PHOTOS: A long election night in Georgia

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PHOTOS: A long election night in Georgia

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Supporters of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams react election results during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Lucy McBath speaks to supporters during her watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Supporters of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams watch as national election results are displayed on a screen during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Actress Erika Alexander[cq] (right) dances with Democrat supporters during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Supporters of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams react to a speaker during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- U.S. Rep. John Lewis bids farewell to Democrat supporters following a speech during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Spelman College Students Taylor Banks (L) Cierra Berry (C) and Maia Mcgregory react to early returns during the election results watch at the Student Center at Spelman College In Atlanta GA Tuesday, November 6, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- A patron checks Georgia voter results during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Supporters of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams wait to enter the ballroom for the Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Supporters of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams wait to enter the ballroom for the Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Supporters of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams wait to enter the ballroom for the Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Karen Handel, U.S. Representative, GA 6th Congressional District, thanks supporters while making an early appearance at her election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

7th Congressional District Candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux, who is running against U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga, speaks to supporter Beth Aronica, left, during an election night party at Farmhouse 17, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Norcross, Ga. Branden Camp/Special

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Karen Handel, U.S. Representative, GA 6th Congressional District, and her husband Steve greet supporters at her election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Karen Handel, U.S. Representative, GA 6th Congressional District, talks to the media during an appearance at her election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Vicky Simmons, of Stockbridge, dances during the watch party for Lucy McBath at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Terri Polk, of Dunwoody, reacts to early election returns favoring Democrats during the watch party for Lucy McBath at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Lisa White, of Smyrna, wears a pin supporting Lucy McBath at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Spelman College Students Lauryn McGregory (L) and Alana Thomas react to early returns during the election results watch at the Student Center at Spelman College In Atlanta GA Tuesday, November 6, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Kanika Sloan[cq] (right), Vonda Thomas[cq] (center) and Kristen Folsom [cq] (left) react to election results during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Nina Williams[cq] (center) becomes emotional as 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' also referred to as the 'Black National Anthem' is performed during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Young supporters take a photo in front of a campaign sign during an election party for 7th Congressional District Candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux, who is running against U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga, at Farmhouse 17, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Norcross, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

7th Congressional District Candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux, who is running against U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga, speaks to supporters at her election night party at Farmhouse 17, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Norcross, Ga. Branden Camp/Special

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Danielle McKinnie, of Chicago, right, and fellow supporters for Lucy McBath yell, "flip the 6th," during McBath's watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. McKinnie is the sister of McBath. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Supporters for Lucy McBath from left to right; Vicky Simmons, of Stockbridge, Lisa White, of Smyrna, and Danielle McKinnie, of Chicago, dance during McBath's watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. McKinnie is the sister of McBath. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Danielle McKinnie, of Chicago, left, and Tywanna Estell, of Atlanta, react to early election returns during Lucy McBath's watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. McKinnie is the sister of McBath. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Republican supporters watch returns come in slowly at the election party for Karen Handel, U.S. Representative, GA 6th Congressional District, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Supporters celebrate as they watch results come in during an election party for 7th Congressional District Candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux, who is running against U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga, at Farmhouse 17, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Norcross, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Karen Handel supporter Fang Zhou tracks returns at her election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Jon Ossoff poses for a photograph with Lucy McBath supporters during McBath's watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. In 2017, Ossoff lost to Karen Handel for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Voters watch local and national returns come in at the Karen Handel, U.S. Representative, GA 6th Congressional District, election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Beth Freeman, center, of Marietta, and Amy Jeffs, of Roswell, both with Moms Demand Action, watch election returns during the Lucy McBath watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Karen Handel (far right), U.S. Representative, GA 6th Congressional District, updates her supporters as results trickle in at her election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

11-6-18 - Buford, GA - Representative Rob Woodall, republican incumbent for Georgia's 7th district, poses for a picture with supporters at his watch party at Sperata Restaurant in Buford, Ga., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Nov 6, 2018 Atlanta: Georgia voters watch the shifting balance of power take place during the Karen Handel, U.S. Representative, GA 6th Congressional District, election watch party as returns come in late Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Supporters of 7th Congressional District Candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux celebrate an early lede against U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga, at Farmhouse 17, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Norcross, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

11-6-18 - Snellville, GA - Supporters of Everton "EJ" Blair, Jr., candidate for Gwinnett County Board of Education District 4, celebrate after learning that he has a statistical near-certainty of victory during an election night watch party at his home in Snellville, Ga., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

11-6-18 - Snellville, GA - Everton "EJ" Blair, Jr. (left), candidate for Gwinnett County Board of Education District 4, hugs his mother, Dr. Fiona A. Blair, as they celebrate after learning that he has a statistical near-certainty of victory during an election night watch party at his home in Snellville, Ga., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

11-6-18 - Snellville, GA - Everton "EJ" Blair, Jr., candidate for Gwinnett County Board of Education District 4, laughs with his parents while taking a picture shortly after learning that he has a statistical near-certainty of victory during an election night watch party at his home in Snellville, Ga., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

7th Congressional District Candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux, who is running against U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga, speaks to supporter Beth Aronica, left, during an election night party at Farmhouse 17, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Norcross, Ga. Branden Camp/Special

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Lucy McBath speaks to supporters during her watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 6, 2018 - Sandy Springs, Ga: Lucy McBath speaks to supporters during her watch party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Sandy Springs, Ga. McBath, a Democrat, is running for Georgia's 6th congressional district. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Supporters react after hearing 7th Congressional District Candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux has fallen behind U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga in the polls, during an election night party at Farmhouse 17, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Norcross, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks to her supporters during her election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks to her supporters during her election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks to her supporters during her election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Jeanine Abrams McLean[cq] (left), Andrea Abrams[cq] (center) and Richard Abrams[cq] (right) applaud their sister, Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, as she speaks to her supporters during her election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks to her supporters during her election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georigi's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Lauren Groh-Wargo, campaign manager for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, exits the stage after speaking with supporters during the Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (left) stands with her campaign manager, Lauren Groh-Wargo[cq], before speaking to her supporters during an election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (right) waits backstage with her family and friends before speaking to a crowd of supporters during her election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

11/07/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Carolyn Abrams, mother of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, watches as Stacey speaks to a crowd of supporters at an election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Georgia's gubernatorial race was too close to call, possibly signaling a run-off election. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

November 6, 2018 Athens - GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp gives thumbs up as he takes on stage with his family during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp gives thumbs up as he takes on stage with his family during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp speaks to supporters during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - Supporters react to poll results as they wait for GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to speak during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - Supporters check poll results as they wait for GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to speak during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp speaks to supporters during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - Supporters check poll results as they wait for GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to speak during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp waves to supporters during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp speaks to supporters during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - Supporters react to poll results as they wait for GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to speak during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - Supporters react to poll results as they wait for GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to speak during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

November 6, 2018 Athens - Supporters react to poll results as they wait for GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to speak during his election watch party at The Classic Center in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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11/06/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Supporters of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams react election results during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

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