Featured Spotlight Election Day is Tuesday for Marion, Old Fort races. 192 of more than 4,000 voters voted early Mike Conley Nov 3, 2025 Nov 3, 2025 Updated Nov 23, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tuesday is Election Day. 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Election final update: Final McDowell County municipal election results in See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.
