Clayton Township Trustee (Taylor 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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Also on Taylor County ballots

• Jackson Township Trustee
• Ross Township Clerk
• Bedford Township Trustee
• Bedford Township Clerk
• Clayton Township Clerk
• Jefferson Township Trustee
• Jefferson Township Clerk
• Grant Township Trustee
• Grove Township Clerk
• Holt Township Trustee
• Marshall Township Trustee
• Washington Township Trustee
• Dallas Township Trustee
• Nodaway Township Clerk

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Quick answers

Who is running for Clayton Township Trustee (Taylor County) in 2026?

Garry Dean Rankin.

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 Clayton Township Trustee (Taylor 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.