Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Photos ... SWAC area on Election Day 2008

Two political warriors meet again .. former Augusta County GOP Chair Kurt Michael talked with Waynesboro Democratic Chair Chris Graham at Waynesboro poll on Tuesday.

Democrat volunteer Alfred Berry and Republican Kurt Michael worked the poll together Tuesday afternoon at the Valley Vo-Tech Center in Wayne District. Dr. Michael is a teacher at the Governor's School.

Democrat Alfred Berry, Republicans Kurt Michael and Alex Davis.


Waynesboro GOP Vice Chairman Melissa with her kids working the Waynesboro Library poll.

Alex Davis puts up signs at Staunton polling place.

Even the "Chick" made it to the polls.

Scott Anchors works the Waynesboro Library poll.

Dark fell and the rains continued as volunteers worked the polls in Wayne District. (Left to right) Kurt Michael, Alex Davis, Wayne Magisterial District Chair Jason Bibeau (Augusta Water Cooler), and Phil Lynch (Yankee Phil).


Following the returns at the State Board of Elections website.

Watching the returns on Fox News Channel.

On a drizzly Election Day with temps in the 50s, Augusta County residents turned out early to vote with lines out the doors during the 6-8:00 morning rush. Voter traffic remained steady throughout the day with a slight pick-up during the 5-7 pm time frame.

Augusta County remained bright red with all 25 precincts going for John McCain. Overall voter turnout was 78.45% ... we carried John McCain at 69.35%, a little less than the 76% from the 2004 George W. Bush re-election campaign.
Precinct returns for John McCain in Augusta County --

Beverley Manor Magisterial District:
- Jolivue 64.16%
- Expo 64.32%
- Verona 66.55%

Middle River Magisterial District:
- Crimora 68.73%
- New Hope 72.16%
- Weyers Cave 69.94%

North River Magisterial District:
- Fort Defiance 69.46%
- North River 74.04%
- Mount Solon 78.92%
- Churchville Fire Station 75.4%

Pastures Magisterial District:
- Buffalo Gap 72.55%
- Churchville Library 72.82%
- Craigsville 68.17%
- Deerfield 74.07%
- Cedar Green 63.83%

Riverheads Magisterial District:
- Greenville 74.5%
- Middlebrook 71.17%
- Spottswood 69.11%
- White Hill 72.93%

South River Magisterial District:
- Sherando 70.44%
- Stuarts Draft 70.27%
- Lyndhurst 67.9%

Wayne Magisterial District:
- Dooms 72.52%
- Fishersville 68.45%
- Wilson 65.28%

Absentee Ballots: 62.53%

Photos by SWAC Girl

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