By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Nov. 10 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Auditor Dani Fink reported on the Nov. 3 election.
“I wanted to give you some numbers from absentee voting between the 2022 election and the 2026 general election,” Fink said. “In 2022, there were a total of 1,483 absentee ballots that we received back. Out of those, 761 were via mail; 704 were people who came in; 15 were processed through the healthcare facilities; three were either uniformed or civilians living overseas.”
Fink then reported on 2026 absentee voting numbers, which increased by 25%.
“In 2026, absentee voting was 1,854. So almost a 400-voter difference. In-person was 1,259. We mailed 565. Healthcare facility was 25, and our overseas uniformed and civilians was eight,” she said.
Fink reported that 5,315 total ballots were cast, which represents 65.63% of Guthrie County registered voters.
“Sixty-five percent in a midterm is phenomenal,” Supervisor Brian Johnson said. “But I’d also like to get that remaining 35%.” He voiced appreciation for Fink and others who helped run the election.
The supervisors voted unanimously to approve the election results as submitted. Full official results for Guthrie County will be posted on the county website.
Supervisor JD Kuster reported on his attendance at a recent meeting with New Opportunities. He said applications for heating assistance are running 14% more than the previous year, and he encouraged anyone needing such help to contact New Opportunities to apply.
The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend in person at the courthouse or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#.