Butte County election officials reported higher-than-expected turnout in the Nov. 3 general election, with about 78,000 ballots cast - roughly 62% of registered voters. The total is still rising. County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Keaton Denlay said turnout exceeded the county's expectations and was higher than in the previous gubernatorial general election, when about 59% of registered voters cast ballots. The county expects to certify election results on Monday, Nov. 30.