The old adage “every vote counts” is holding true in Guntersville.

Mayor Leigh Dollar is holding a one vote lead (1,062-1,061) over Jeff McLaughlin in unofficial returns from the Lake City.

Elsewhere, Albertville Mayor Tracy Honea retained his seat while Hartselle Mayor Randy Garrison was defeated by Missy Evans.

Meanwhile, there will be a runoff in Boaz but not involving Mayor David Dyar.

According to the unofficial tally, Honea had 1,767 votes for 93.29% of the total; challenger Justin Ennis had 127 votes (6.71%).

In Hartselle, Evans edged Garrison 1,758 votes (52.03%) to 1,503 (44.48%). David Lewis Witt received 118 votes (3.49%).

Tim Walker (753 votes, 42.59%) and Jana Pair (585 votes, 33.09%) will go to the Sept. 23 runoff in Boaz. Dyar had 430 votes for 24.32%.

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