Bedford Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 2028) (Calhoun 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

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

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• City of Battle Creek Commissioner, Ward 3
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Quick answers

Who is running for Bedford Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 2028) (Calhoun County) in 2026?

Scott Blanchard (Republican) and Peter VanGoethem (Democrat).

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 Bedford Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 2028) (Calhoun 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.