wonder if the emerge earns of carol schwartz hasn't really sunk any hopes -- diminished any hopes that catania had. she's polling about 7%, 8%. admittedly he is considerably behind bowser. but the fact remains, if she weren't there he could use perhaps the momentum we might be getting and say it's close, people, get out. he'd have a ground game that would help his side. that's brking a really big factor. >> also remember, too, jim, that we still don't have an indictment of the mayor. so his supporters can still say this came out right before the primary. what's this about? he could really help bowser by saying, listen, my people get her. the president has endorsed her. but the sitting mayor has not. >> on the impact of schwartz, dave mcconnell was talking about the potential impact of schwartz on this race. there's a poll that had schwartz at 10% and catania at 10%. you could theoretically add all of schwartz' supporters and he -- i'm not sure how much impact schwartz is having. >> it would be clearly a two-person race which in in eyes it is not. >> the bragging rights of being cl

. another candidate, former council member carol schwartz. she's on the right side of your screen. she's running independent as wem and could keep both bowser and catania. five candidates are running for the job. all democrats. >>> in maryland we're watching the race for governor. the state elected just one republican governor in the last 40 years. however, gop candidate larry hogan made big gains against rival anthony brown, who originally held a double-digit lead. now the race is considered a toss-up. richard jordan talked to both candidates this morning. he'll join us live at 11:30 with what they're saying today. in maryland you'll be voting for a new attorney general. polls in maryland close at 8:00 tonight. and for all the races, big and small, we'll have live team coverage tonight on news 4 at 1:001: 11:00. we'll be on for a full hour. down load the abc washington app for breaking election results as soon as they come in. voters are also being welcomed with no weather issues out there today. storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell joins us with his forecast for this election tuesday.

. another candidate to keep an eye on, carol schwartz who is on the right of the scream here. schwartz is running as an independent and could keep both of catania and bowser from majority. >>> the big contest people are voting for is the virginia race. incumbent mark warner is battling republican challenger ed gillespie. tracie potts is live on capitol hill with more on this race. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. while this isn't one of the tightest races we're watching, it could play into this big concern about control of the senate because democrats have got to hold on to their seats and mark warner is one of those. right now he's got a seven-point advantage in the polls. we also know northern virginia is a lot bluer than the rest of state. but ed gillespie has gotten key endorsements in the last couple of days from the first president busch. ann romney campaigned with him last night. and this is one to certainly watch. also this morning i've been digging into the cool vote and where they vote in northern virginia. i looks like prince william county typically has the lowest t

announce plans for her transition team. she beat out catania and schwartz. a vote canvassing in virginia is a day three. >>> playing outside, a nurse become the target of one of her patients. >>> it's going to stay this way all weekend. amelia siegel will join us with weekend e >>> new this morning, for those of you allergic to penicillin there's a chance you may not be allergic. researchers at the mayo clinic in florida tested 384 people who said they were allegic to the antibiotic. 94% of them were in fact, not allergic. this news means patients can be treated with more generic penicillin-based drugs that cause fewer side effects. it didn't matter how severe a first person's reaction was, they usually outgrew it. >>> school lurches offer more nutrition than those packed at home. researchers at virginia tech observed student lunches at three elementary schools over a five-day period. packed and school lunches almost never met the government nutrition standards. but packed lunches had significantly higher amounts of sugar, saturated fats and carbohydrates. and less protein, fiber and calciu

next mayor. she defeated catania and schwartz taking half of the votes, 55%. >> people say muriel, you seem confident about what you're saying. that's because i listen to you. i heard yours operations and what you want to see for this city. i pledge tonight that we're going to get it done today. >>> bowser was seen as the front-runner, getting an endorsement from president obama. her ward 4 council seat will have to be filled in a special election. d.c. voted yes to legalize small amounts of marijuana. congress and the president could come together to block the law. new mayor-elect will have to make laws on how it is sold and regulated. >>> what the makeup of the next congress will look like. >>> a line of showers pushes towards us. we'll track the conditions you'll be dealing with and if you'll see rain with your hour-by-hour forecast at 4:41. >>> told to stay away. the number of students kept out of the day ahead f >> in the day ahead, if your student is in prince george's county schools and not up to date on their shots, they will not be allowed to go to class today. this year

. reaction continues to pour in from those who knew barry personally. carol schwartz released a statement saying, "i, like others, thought marion barry was invincible. marion personified d.c. and his passing is a great loss to all of us. >> we are also getting reaction from barry's long-time nurse. she said it meant a lot to her that he made it home before he passed away. >> he was talking. it was just natural cause. >> our coverage of marion barry's legacy continues to nbcwashington.com. we have more reaction to his death and an interview with the former mayor where he responds to his critics. >>> some of the cup's most well-known and respected americans are in d.c. to receive the highest civilian freedom. medal of freedom. meryl streep, stevie wonder and tom brokaw are among the recipients. >>> today you have a chance to help a needy family on thanksgiving as part of our food for families campaign. 6:00 a.m. this morning until 7:00 p.m. and a phone bank this morning starting at 6:00, you can make a donation by calling 202-885-4949. you can donate online at any time at nbcwashi

tonight from those who knew marion barry personally. carol schwartz released a statement saying "i like others thought marion barry was invincible. he personified d.c. and his passing is great loss to us all." a former police chief felt the same. >> i'm one of those people that thought that marion barry would live forever. a man who gave me an opportunity to become chief of police. we hear about people talking about one city. marion barry was a person who really lived one city. >> fred cook wasn't just barry's attorney, but his friend. he said barry had a gift for connecting with the people of d.c. >> he was a unique person. he was selfless. he didn't get into the political business for personal reasons. he didn't try to make a lot of money in it. he wanted to genuinely help people. he really leabelieved in that. >> president obama released a statement saying through a storied life and career, marion barry earned the love and respect of countless washingtonians and michelle and i extend our deepest sympathies. we invite you to leave a message on our facebook page. we posted his obi

shoe-in, muriel bowser is seeing gains for david catania. and carol schwartz is also running for mayor along with three other nominees. we'll have live coverage of all the races in our area. watch news4 at 11:00 on for a full hour tonight. "the tonight show" starts at midnight tonight. download the nbc washington app tonight to watch the results come in. >>> police stopped a teen they say wanted to kill people at his high school. the news shocks parents at george washington carver center for arts and technology. the 16-year-old boy faces adult charges including possession of a destructive device, theft and a handgun violation. police say they found homemade explosives and a gun at his home. police learned of his plan while interviewing him as a suspect in a car break-in. >>> this morning a man from annapolis is charged with threatening the president. investigators say christopher o'brien sent an e-mail to the white house threatening to kill the president and the first lady. o'brien eventually aitted to sending the e-mail but says he never intended to carry out the threats. he tol

hold up with carol schwartz, the third strong candidate the in the race. now here at e bowser campaign we're waiting for her to make her victory appearance. in downtown washington, tom sherwood, news 4. >> we'll get back to you when that happens. in the meantime, we understand that david catania is still at the micro phone. >> reporter: you can still see him over my shoulder, just congratulated his opponent muriel bowser. he said he wishes her well. he knew it would be a tough road to run against her and run for mayor, but he's thanking his supporters. you can see him on stage right now. he is flanked by the former council member from ward six. sharon aim broes. and the former head of the d.c. chamber of commerce. and here's what he said to his supporters just a moment ago. >> this campaign did not end the way we had hoped. and so i want to begin by saying to ms. bowser, congratulations on a well-run race. >> reporter: so now he continues thanking his supporters. he's in very high spirits, about 200 people in this art museum. he's thanking then. he's poking a little fun at some of his

races in years. david katanya is trying to upset muriel bowser. former council member carol schwartz is also running as an independent along with three only knees. >>> and for the first time five people are running all democrats for d.c. attorney general. this is the first time you can vote someone into the seat. before now the position was appointed by the mayor. watch at 11:00 tonight for live team coverage of all the big racesful we'll be on for a full hour and tonight's show will begin at midnight. between now and then, download the nbc washington app for breaking electio results as soon as they come in. >> so depending on the weather, a lot of times that makes people decide whether or they go out to the polls. we need to check in with tom to see what kind of day we'll have. >> tom, no excuses today, right? >>> a good day to get out to vote. off to a chilly start in the 40s, but highs today will be near 70 degrees in washington. in montgomery and prince george's county, low 70s. much of fairfax county. across northern virginia, some spots are going to be pushing the upper 70s. frede

, muriel bowser and david catania. schwartz is making her fifth run. three council seats are up for grabs and for the first time ever, d.c. voters will select an attorney general. >>> in maryland, the race for the state's next governor. voters at the polls deciding there who they want to replace outgoing governor martin o'mall o'malley. lieutenant governor anthony brown or republican larry hogan. >> and there are two big races to watch in virginia in the u.s. senate. incumbent democrat mark warner is facing off against ed gillespie and libertarian robert sar advice and come stock is running against john faust for the seat in the house. we have team coverage of election day. let's get started with northern virginia bureau chief julie carey in mclean. >> reporter: i'm at the polling place. you can see republicans and democrats doing a last bit of pitching. this precinct is in mclean and that is in the tenth congressional district where we will closely be watching that race tonight between republican barbara comstock and democrat john faust. the first time in more than 30 years a new m

catania and carol schwartz. she was seen as the front-runner and ended the election night with 55% of the vote. >> outcome affirms that you want to be proud of your leaders. we are washington, d.c. i pledge tonight that i will make you proud. d.c. says 71 passed last night making it legal to possess two ounces of pot and allowing people to grow up to six marijuana plants in their own home. congress and the president could still come together to block this law. d.c.'s mayor and city council will have to pass laws to regulate how pot will be sold. >>> here's how it stands now. there are 52 republicans, 44 democrats and two independents. two races are still undecided, alaska and louisiana. that won't affect the balance of power. here's a closer look at one of the races that pushed republicans over the edge. shelley moore capito became the first woman elected from west virginia. here's nbc's peter alexander with more on the republican victories. >> reporter: call it a republican rout. for the first time in eight years, the gop controls a majority of the senate with iowa's joni ernst putting h

candidates carol schwartz said i, like, others, thought marion barry was invincible. his passing is a great loss to all of us. and we are with also getting reaction from barry's long-time nurse. she said it meant a lot that he made it home before he passed away. >> he was walking. he wasn't on life support or anything. it was just natural cause. >> our coverage of barry's legacy continues on nbcwashington.com. we have more reaction to his death and interview with former mayor where he responded to his critics. >>> a florida state freshman who was hurt during a campus shooting says he returns to plan to school after the thanksgiving break. a decision his mother wasn't so happy to hear. he was grazed by one of mine ron's bullets. the gunman shot him twice before he headed into the library to keep shooting. he said despite his near death experience he feels sorry for the gunman. >> he had his own problems to deal with. i can't be mad at him for anything. >> two other students were hurt during the shooting. both are expected to be okay. >>> 19 people are in jail thanks to a prostitution

first day in office. bowser beat out david catania and carol schwartz on election day and will replace the mayor in january. her seat in the statehouse of delegates needs to be filled. republicans and democrats are already picking new candidates. comstock needs to officially resign before primaries can be held. >>> a relatively minor impact. fewer trains on the road redd and green lines. yellow will run north to mt. vernon scare. the blue line will be shut down all day long on veterans day so they can run for the concert of valor at the national mall. you know a delay can be a real pain. the metro cars most likely to make you late for work. >>> a 69-year-old woman attacked for her watch. the scary strategy the robbers used to trap her and how a stranger jumped in to help. it is going to get pretty windy as you look at the flag whipping outside our studios. outside our studios. means you could have some raking ♪ ♪ discover all the naturally moisturizing flavors of burt's bees lip balm. >>> one specific type of metro car could make you late get to go your destination. >>> a new repor

1990. >>> 5:04. bowser is d.c.'s new mary taking 55% of the vote beating out catania and schwartz. >> they say, muriel you seem to confident about what you're saying. that's because i listen to you. i heard your aspirations and what you wanted to see for the future of the city. and i pledge tonight we're going to get it done together. >> rejected mayor gray a's plan to change the district's boundaries. her ward 4 seat will have to be filled with a special election now that she has won. a vote makes it legal for a person 21 and older to possess two ounces of marijuana for personal use and to grow up to six cannabis plants in their home. the president and congress could still come together to block the law. they will have to pass laws on how it will be sold and regulated. >> how many votes separate warner from gillespie. >> we're watching the threat of rain and the impact it could have on your plans. the changes you will see with your hour-by-hour forecast. >>> a dangerous distraction. how successful texting la >>> welcome back. new this morning a new survey suggests most people are

much. >> reporter: carol schwartz, making her fifth run for mayor, came out of retirement and switched from republican to independent in just the past three months for this contest. she consistently has trailed a distant third in the polling. what about tonight? is this a precinct that tends to vote in the evening? are more expected tonight? >> we had a push this morning and we'll have a push tonight. you have your joggers in the morning and night owls at night. >> reporter: also, the first-ever elected attorney general, spots on the d.c. council and assorted other neighborhood offices andel school posts. and so we're going to try to get more enthusiasm from these people. they've been ought here owl day. whoever wins the mayor's race tonight, keep in mind, city voters have refused to it reelect the last two mayors in this city. we'll have more on that coming up on news4 at 6:00. i'm tom sherwood in the district, news4. >> thank you, tom. >>> voters in the district will decide whether or not to legalize marijuana today. but businesses looking to get into the pot business should

bucks and let them go. >> reporter: in the middle of the chaos, tim schwartz. his fix, coffee and a good book. >> last year, i was sitting at this very table at this very time. it's like dejavu all over again. >> reporter: the sound of cash registers and well practiced demos, we know a couple things. 140 million americans will take part in black friday and will spend over $13 billion. it's still too early to know exactly how much is spent here, but patty green says traffic is up. >> yep, we're looking good compared to last year. up about 43%, so we're excited about that. >> reporter: tannen found some stuff she likes. >> this cute sweater from zahra i impulsively picked up in line and had to buy. >> reporter: not everyone here is in the mood. like david. >> there is always a place in the mall where you can sort of sit and disappear, even amongst the throngs of people. >> reporter: the good ones find a way out of it, and for all the others, they just deal with it. for tim, it's a book on mindfulness and meditation. you're being tested right here. right? >> i am in the moment. >> repo

this mayor or for any mayor. >> reporter: carol schwartz making her fifth run for mayor came out of retirement and switched from republican to independent in just the past three months for this contest. she consistently has trailed a distant third in the opinion polling. also on the ballot are the city's first-ever elected attorney generals, spots on the d.c. council, and asosorted othr neighborhood offices and school posts. in the district, tom sherwood, news4. >>> there have been some challenges for people at the polls today. the news4 i-team has been tracking down your complaints and working to get some answers. tisha thompson at the live desk with new reports of problems. >> reporter: doreen, in just the last half hour, we've been getting more calls from across the region about vote-slipping, one of two big issues you've been calling and tweeting to us about all day. the other is virginia's new voter i.d. law. this is the first major election where voters are required to brianna proved photo i.d. to vote in virginia. here's a long list of what's accepted, including passports, an