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The polls close at 7:30 P.M., but our broadcast will begin from The Vance County Board of Elections at 7 o’clock. We will report the results accurately to you as the precinct information arrives after 7:30 at The Board of Elections. Our coverage will also include our mix of top-hit Country, Beach music, Oldies from the 50s to the 80s as well as Jazz and Big Band.
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A quick word with officials at The Board of Elections reveals that there is nothing unusual to report at this time, and it sounded as if everything was running smoothly so far today.
If a runoff is necessary, it will be held November 3. The second place candidate may choose to call for a runoff if the candidate receiving the most votes does not get 50 percent of the votes plus one vote.
A total of 911 voters cast an early ballot.
Mayoral candidates are: Jim Kearney, Juanita Somerville and Eddie Ellington.
First Ward Ward Seat candidates are: Clarence J. Dale and Marion Brodie Williams. Kearney presently holds this seat but is giving it up to run for mayor.
Second Ward Ward Seat is unopposed. Incumbent Mike Rainey does not have a challenger in this election.
Third Ward At Large candidates are: Brenda Peace, the incumbent, and challengers Mellissa Elliott and Jason Spriggs.
Fourth Ward At Large candidates are: George Day, the incumbent, and challenger Blakely Lee Bates.