Rod Karst Elected as Mayor of Glasgow

Rod Karst has won his bid for Mayor of the city of Glasgow, according to unofficial totals released by the Valley County Election Administration Office at 8 p.m. Tuesday. His term will begin in early 2022.

Canvassing is expected to take place within the next week. The results will be made official at that time, A recount is not expected because of the large difference in votes, said Marie L. Pippin, Valley County Election Administrator.

Out of 1,142 votes cast, Karst received 820 votes, or 72% of the vote, while opponent Todd Young received 322 votes, or 28%.

Only 58% of eligible voters cast a ballot for the mayoral election.

"I felt good going into it, but there was a lot of support all over town," Karst told The Courier shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday while attending an election night party at The Loaded Toad. "I am grateful for peoples' support, and look forward to continuing to serve."

Karst will continue on as city of Glasgow Council President through the end of December, before relinquishing that role to assume the mantle of mayor.

"We will be looking for somebody to fill in starting in January."

Karst will now work with current Mayor Becky Erickson to ensure a smooth transition, he said.

"Becky had said last night at our council meeting she was putting together some information about the transition. She talked about wanting some more stuff with the plants and beautification."

Karst said he was grateful to his voters.

"I appreciate your support. Hopefully I live up to the expectations."

Other Election Results:

Glasgow Alderman - Ward 1 57% of eligible voters cast a ballot.

• Adam W Hooper - 156 - 38%

• Stan Ozark - 296 - 62%

Fort Peck Alderman - (2 positions) - 64% f eligible voters cast a ballot.

• Joseph John French- 54 - 21%

• Glenn R Guenther - 81 - 32%

• Burt Johnston - 46 - 18%

• Kevin Vogel - 40 - 16%