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Barry Christensen, for Saratoga Township Trustee (Howard County).

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Richard Baethke

Candidate for Saratoga Township Trustee (Howard County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

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.

2 candidates ran for Saratoga Township Trustee (Howard County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Saratoga Township voters.

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What does the Saratoga Township Trustee seat 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 is Richard Baethke running against?: Barry Christensen, for Saratoga Township Trustee (Howard County).
Should I vote for Richard Baethke?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Richard Baethke's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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