Halifax County Board of Elections Supervisor Kristin Smith says Tuesday’s mayoral election in Scotland Neck should be under the cost of a normal election.

Normally an election costs between $1,200 to $2,000, Smith said this morning. The town must pay for the election.

A new election was ordered after irregularities were found in the November mayoral election between incumbent James Mills and his challenger, Raymond Watson.

Nearly four hours of canvassing in November resulted in few other changes but left Mills with a 422-421 win over Watson.

The polls open at 6:30 Tuesday morning and close at 7:30 p.m.

Smith said she expects a good turnout for the election. “Back in November, Scotland Neck had a nice turnout. They are expecting another nice turnout Tuesday.”