Howard Center Township Trustee

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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Also on Howard County ballots

• Albion Township Trustee
• Albion Township Clerk
• Forest City Township Trustee
• Forest City Township Clerk
• Forest City Township Trustee (to fill vacancy)
• Chester Township Trustee
• Chester Township Clerk
• Oakdale Township Trustee
• Oakdale Township Clerk
• Jamestown Township Trustee
• Jamestown Township Clerk
• Saratoga Township Trustee
• Saratoga Township Clerk
• Howard Center Township Clerk
• Vernon Springs Township Trustee
• Vernon Springs Township Clerk

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Quick answers

Who is running for Howard Center Township Trustee in 2026?

Jerry Reicks and David Ollendick.

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 Howard Center Township Trustee 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.