By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor

tyler@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — As of 12:30 pm today, the number of ballots casts in Rainsville are indicating record turnout by close of polls at 7:00 pm.

Both machines combined totaled 845 ballots cast, not including absentee or provisional. Newly registered voter numbers indicate turnout will exceed the just over 1600 ballots cast in 2012.

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