TIME photographer Callie Shell travels with the Democratic nominee in the campaign’s final days
The Candidate Votes
Joined by his wife and kids, Obama casts his ballot at a voting station in Chicago.
Downpour
Supporters stand in the rain to hear a speech at a rally on the Cleveland Mall in Cleveland, Ohio.
Family Time
The candidate hangs out backstage before a rally in Pueblo, Colorado, with his daughters Sasha, in red, and Malia, left.
Good Luck Charms
Michelle Obama plans on wearing these four symbols around her neck until election day.
Quiet Chat
The candidate speaks with General Wesley Clark before the Pueblo, Colorado rally.
Crisis
Backstage at the rally, Obama tries to calm a young supporter whose brother had taken his pretzel goldfish.
Meet and Greet
Supporters speak with the candidate backstage.
Stage Left
Obama waits to enter the rally.
Good Turnout
The rally in Pueblo, Colorado filled the streets.
Team Meeting
Secret Service agents talk in a back hall.
Next Stop
Obama departs from Columbia, Missouri.
Citizen Voter
The democratic nominee displays his ballot receipt.
He’s Off
Barack Obama departs a late night rally at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Stripes
Supporters hold signs at a rally in Virginia Beach.
Room in the Tent for Everyone
Obama greets people in a holding tent before a rally at the University of Missouri.
Charlie’s Patch
Surrounded by press, Obama stops by the United Methodist Pumpkin Patch in Sarasota, Florida.
Day’s End
People line a hilltop to hear Obama speak in Virginia Beach.
Onward
The candidate departs the stage after speaking to an overflow crowd at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Whoop-la
Supporters revel in excitement after meeting Obama at a rally at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Advice
Obama talks with his staff before a rally at the Bank Atlantic Center Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Unity
Former President Bill Clinton and Obama share some words after a joint rally at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.
Water Proof
Obama's speech is left behind on a rainy podium in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Guest of Honor
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin speaks with the candidate before a rally at Western Gateway Park in Des Moines, Iowa.
Right on Cue
The logistics of going "Live" are explained to the candidate before a rally in Sunrise, Florida. National television stations were planning to cut from a thirty-minute Obama campaign advertisement to his live speech.
Meet the Press
Obama talks to reporters after a rally at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Stand and Deliver
Supporters listen to Obama in Sunrise, Florida.
That’s The Ticket
Obama and his running mate, Joe Biden, share a moment in between press tapings and a rally in Sunrise, Florida.
Through Rose Colored Windows
The nominee waits backstage before a rally in Chester, Pennsylvania. The papered windows are for security purposes.
In the Wings
Obama awaits his cue at James Madison University.
Aide De Camp
David Axelrod makes calls in a holding room at Harbor Park Baseball Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia.
Move On
Obama departs his plane in Shenandoah, Virginia.Callie Shell / Aurora for TIME
Stadium Event
The candidate arrives at Veteran's Memorial Arena before a rally on November 3.
Misty
Obama delivers a speech in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Big Fans
The audience at a rally in Jacksonville Florida cheers for the democratic nominee.
Inspired
90,000 people attended Obama's rally at the Prince William County Fair in Manassas, Virginia.
Plane
Members of the press fill the seats at the back of the Obama campaign plane.
Autograph
The candidate signs books after a rally at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio.
