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>> There was an election yesterday. We hear it went pretty well. We covered a few of the key races already, but keep it here throughout the day for more election-related news and analysis. After that, though, we swear there won’t be any more election talk for at least a week.

>> What does getting 12 DUIs merit someone? Probably a while in jail. WJLA reports that a Virginia man will serve seven years in prison for being caught driving drunk a dozen times in three different states.

>> If you don’t want to stand outside all day for the 2013 presidential inauguration, WTOP reports that the Newseum is offering a pretty solid deal: for $100 you get to watch the proceedings from inside the museum and then take a peak outside to get a glimpse of the parade as it passes in front of the museum. Tickets go on sale tomorrow for members and November 15 for non-members.

Briefly Noted: Calvin Coolidge High School in D.C. closed due to lack of heat … More trouble in the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services … An ANC candidate in D.C. was arrested yesterday for assault.

This Day in DCist: On this day in 2011 former editor-in-chief Aaron Morrissey broke the news that he was leaving, artistic bike racks popped up around D.C. and D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier defended police radio encryption.