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“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.
Conover and Claremont are the Catawba County municipalities with completely uncontested elections this year.
The races in Newton for mayor and city council have attracted the most interest by far. Three candidates are running for mayor – incumbent Eddie Haupt, business owner Jeff Allen
Incumbent Eddie Haupt is seeking his second term in office against Councilman Jerry Hodge and businessman Jeff Allen. Filing officially ends at noon on Friday.