Madison Township Trustee (Mahaska 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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Quick answers

Who is running for Madison Township Trustee (Mahaska County) in 2026?

John Bandstra.

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 Madison Township Trustee (Mahaska 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.