Election judges gather Tuesday at the West Plains National Guard Armory polling station, 1315 Webster St. Seated are Patsy McCauley, left, and Cindy Ross. Standing, from left: Stanley Taylor, Annita Ransburgh, Fran Thexton, Jerry Roberts, Cathy Roberts and Holly Stephens. Stephens reported a strong local turnout, noting about 260 voters had cast ballots at the armory precinct by noon Tuesday. Polls remain open until 7 p.m. Watch the Quill online and in Saturday’s print edition for election results. (Kimberly Langston/WPDQ)