• Barack Obama beats Mitt Romney to win re-election
• Republicans projected to hold control of House
• Democrats remain in charge of Senate
• Read our latest news story on Obama’s victory
Democrats’ nerves start to show as Ryan fires up conservative voters
The Republican candidate was kept on the back foot for weeks but in choosing Paul Ryan, Romney is looking to his core vote
Mitt Romney announces Paul Ryan as running mate
Wisconsin congressman seen as the leading Republican voice on spending cuts to be named as Romney’s running mate