Garfield Township Trustee (Hancock County)

What this office does

A member of the township's governing board, which approves the township budget and tax levy and oversees township services. In Iowa trustees provide fire protection, maintain township cemeteries and settle fence disputes; in Michigan the board also adopts ordinances and zoning.

Candidates

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• Britt Township Trustee
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• Orthel Township Trustee
• Orthel Township Clerk
• Garfield Township Clerk
• Concord Township Trustee
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Quick answers

Who is running for Garfield Township Trustee (Hancock County) in 2026?

Marvin Ricke and Lewis A Nedved.

What does this office do?

A member of the township's governing board, which approves the township budget and tax levy and oversees township services. In Iowa trustees provide fire protection, maintain township cemeteries and settle fence disputes; in Michigan the board also adopts ordinances and zoning.

Who should I vote for in the Garfield Township Trustee (Hancock County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.