Top Story Spotlight Voting continues today across McDowell County; polls remain open until 7:30 p.m. Mike Conley Nov 3, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Election Day, voters are going to all 17 precincts in McDowell County to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. These voters showed up at Nebo Elementary School to cast their ballots on Election Day. MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQm%96 A@==D @A6?65 2E eib_ 2]>] E@52J 2?5 H:== C6>2:? @A6? 7@C G@E6CD F?E:= fib_ A]>] E@?:89E :? |4s@H6==]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQq@5JQm%96 EFC?@FE 2AA62CD E@ 92G6 366? DE625J 32D65 @? @3D6CG2E:@?D 2E D@>6 @7 E96 A@==:?8 A=246D]k^Am The Nebo Elementary School cafeteria is one of the 17 polling places in McDowell County. 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