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Author Archives: Colby Rabon

Colby Rabon is a contributing photographer to Carolina Public Press. Contact him at colbyrabon@gmail.com.
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Turnout and photos: How many voters cast ballots across Western North Carolina

by Colby Rabon

Of the more than 6.5 million voters eligible to cast votes during North Carolina’s primary, more than 1 million did so, unofficial results from the N.C. State Board of Elections show. Across WNC, the percent of votes cast ranged from 33.42 percent in Avery to 11.49 percent in McDowell. Inside: A county-by-county look at turnout and election-day photos from Madison and Buncombe counties.