CONWAY — Carroll County, which was carried by the Democrats in the previous three presidential elections, fell to a red wave that resembled a tsunami as Republicans had a Tuesday night to remember.
In the presidential race, Donald J. Trump carried Carroll County over Kamala Harris 17,237 to 15,927.
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