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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