Politics & Government

Election 2012: 3 Incumbents, 4 Challengers Vie for 4 Canton Trustee Seats

With Dr. Syed Taj departing Canton Township Board for run at U.S. Congress, 7 candidates vie for four seats.

We are less than one week away until the Aug. 7 primary for local races.

The Canton Township Board of Trustees race could be tight, as three incumbent trustees will face three GOP primary challengers for four spots on the November ballot.

Democrat Steven Sneideman has no Democratic primary opponent and is already slated to appear on the Nov. 6 ballot against the top four vote-getters from the Republican Party in the Aug. 7 primary. 

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Check the names below for more information. 

Here's a look at who you will see on your local ballot. 

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Aug. 7 primary ballot

Canton Township Republican primary:

Supervisor (One will advance to Nov. 6 election)

  •  (incumbent)

Treasurer (One will advance to Nov. 6 election)

  • (incumbent)

Clerk (One will advance to Nov. 6 election)

  • (incumbent)

Trustee (Four will advance to Nov. 6 election)

  • (incumbent)
  • (incumbent)
  • (incumbent)

Canton Township Democratic primary

Trustee (1 will advance to Nov. 6 election)

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