In a recent government meeting, officials confirmed the results of the special board election held on September 10, 2024, marking a significant step in the electoral process for the region. The meeting focused on the official canvassing of results for three ballot questions—two concerning the Decor community and one related to the Howard Winn School District.

The Decor questions were unique as they involved only the county in question, leading to their immediate adoption. Meanwhile, the results for the Howard School question will be forwarded to Howard County, which is set to conduct a secondary canvass next week to combine all votes, including those from Amelike County, which has a smaller voter base.

A notable aspect of the election was the rule allowing counties with 150 or fewer voters in a district to delegate election responsibilities to a larger county. This provision was utilized for the Decor community school district voters, who were assigned to the main county for this special election.

During the meeting, officials highlighted the high voter turnout, with over 24,100 total votes cast, including more than 1,500 on election day. The turnout necessitated the printing of additional ballots, indicating a robust engagement from the electorate.

The meeting concluded with a motion to certify the results and approve the summary, which was unanimously supported by the officials present. The smooth execution of the election process was commended, setting a positive tone for future electoral activities in the region.