Incumbent state Rep. Anita Burroughs (D-Bartlett) braved the cold at the polls in Bartlett on Tuesday, where she edged Ray Gilmore (R-Bartlett) 1,095 to 1,045. The District 1 seat covers Bartlett, Hart's Location and Jackson. (LLOYD JONES PHOTO)
The Ray Gilmore (center) and his family (from left) Cassie, his wife, and children Ella, Evelyn and Ray campaigned together at the polls on Tuesday in Bartlett. (LLOYD JONES PHOTO
Incumbent state Rep. Anita Burroughs (D-Bartlett) braved the cold at the polls in Bartlett on Tuesday, where she edged Ray Gilmore (R-Bartlett) 1,095 to 1,045. The District 1 seat covers Bartlett, Hart's Location and Jackson. (LLOYD JONES PHOTO)
The Ray Gilmore (center) and his family (from left) Cassie, his wife, and children Ella, Evelyn and Ray campaigned together at the polls on Tuesday in Bartlett. (LLOYD JONES PHOTO
BARTLETT — A record turnout went to the polls in “the greatest little town on Earth” on Tuesday, with Bartlett showing its support for incumbent Anita Burroughs (D-Bartlett) in the race for the Carroll County District 1I state representative seat.
Burroughs narrowly edged challenger Ray Gilmore (R-Bartlett), who was making his debut in the political arena. In the closest race on the ballot, Burroughs topped Gilmore 1,095 to 1,045 in their hometown.
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