Garfield Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 2028) (Grand Traverse County)

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2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Garfield Township voters

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

Steven J. Duell

Republican
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Michael Foley

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Garfield Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 2028) (Grand Traverse County) in 2026?
Steven J. Duell (Republican) and Michael Foley (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 Garfield Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 2028) (Grand Traverse 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.

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