Tied election in Catawba County decided by name drawing
State law stipulates that elections with 5,000 or fewer votes are to be decided “by a method of random selection.”
Source: hickoryrecord.com
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State law stipulates that elections with 5,000 or fewer votes are to be decided “by a method of random selection.”
“I am enthusiastic about the future of Newton, look forward to it and just look forward to partnering with citizens and businesses in Newton to help Newton reach it’s potential,”
The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Those who are in line at 7:30 will be allowed to vote.
Nine candidates, including four incumbents, are running for four of the five council seats.
Lees’ exit from the race leaves Bumgarner as the only candidate on the ballot for mayor.