Township elections feature races in Erin, Wheatland

Area township meetings and annual elections are scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, at respective town halls or designated locations. The annual balloting will feature contests in two of the townships, Erin and Wheatland.

All townships will elect one supervisor for a three-year term and one treasurer for a two-year position.

The only exceptions to the election format in the area are Lanesburgh and Lexington townships, where elections were held in November.

Area townships holding elections, and filings reported by the respective town clerks, include:

Kilkenny

Clerk Barb Kinniry reports two incumbents being unopposed for their positions—Supervisor Delbert Sorgatz and Treasurer Leon Pittman.

Erin

Erin Town Clerk Sharon Kaisershot said they have a contest for the office of treasurer, with the incumbent, Elgin Trcka, being opposed by Ronald Rosival. Incumbent Supervisor David Ceplecha is unopposed.

Wheatland

Clerk James Duban reports opposition for an open supervisor position, with Brian Pieper and Kenneth Kes Sr. competing for the office. Incumbent Treasurer Gary Bruggenthies is unopposed for his position.

Montgomery

Things are quiet for the Montgomery Township election, where two incumbents are unopposed—Supervisor Dale Korbel and Treasurer Roger Ruhland. Sue Prchal is the township clerk.