Is Merle Olson the incumbent?

Yes. Merle Olson currently holds this office.

Who is Merle Olson running against?

David Granzow, for Warren Township Trustee (Story County).

Should I vote for Merle Olson?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Merle Olson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Merle Olson

Candidate for Warren Township Trustee (Story County) · Incumbent · 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 Warren Township Trustee (Story County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Warren Township voters.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Merle Olson only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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Quick answers

Is Merle Olson the incumbent?: Yes. Merle Olson currently holds this office.
What does the Warren 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 Merle Olson running against?: David Granzow, for Warren Township Trustee (Story County).
Should I vote for Merle Olson?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Merle Olson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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