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NC town with no candidates counts write-in votes

Wed Nov 9, 2011 7:36 PM EST
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TAR HEEL — One North Carolina town won't let a lack of candidates stand in the way of democracy.

Voters in the Bladen County town of Tar Heel cast their ballots this week. All the election's votes were write-in votes because no one registered to run for office.

The rural town of about 117 residents has four part-time elected positions. Bladen County Board of Elections officials say there were clear winners in all the races, with about 10 names being written in by voters.

Officials now have to make sure that the top vote-getters live inside town limits and are willing to accept the jobs.

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Harrison of long island

Okay so what if no one who lives in town is willing to serve?

    Reply#1 - Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:48 AM EST
    norm-2886244

    All 117 residents combined have a total of 120 teeth, it seems that the lead candidate Jethro, got the most votes,,,, 4

      #1.1 - Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:01 AM EST
      trendkiller

      You must be mad Norm, no excuse for your comment.

        #1.2 - Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:35 AM EST
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