← Nonpartisan contestsLocal education · November 3, 2026
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Board
What this office does
The school board sets district policy, approves budgets and hires and evaluates the superintendent. Its decisions shape classroom resources, facilities and student services; the superintendent manages daily operations.
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Board of Education
4 listed candidates · Vote for no more than 36 years
Canton Precinct 8 sample ballot · PDF page 2 · Names and voting limits follow this sample.
Research draft · Candidate order follows the sample ballot. Priorities summarize candidate or office statements, not independently verified outcomes. Missing responses do not mean a candidate has no position.
Questions to use when comparing this office
- Affordability & funding: Where should money go, and what would be reduced?
- Learning & opportunity: How would student outcomes and access improve?
- Accountability & rights: How would the board oversee leadership and protect students?
These are editorial questions tailored to the office, not a new voter-survey ranking. Read each candidate’s full response for detail.
NonpartisanAamina Ahmed
Background
Nonprofit executive and trustee.
Stated priorities
Prioritizes stable funding, teacher retention and student supports.
Sources
VOTE411 · Plymouth-Canton school board
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
NonpartisanDan Lemieux
Background
Insurance professional and district parent.
Stated priorities
Prioritizes budget accountability, planning and communication.
Sources
VOTE411 · Plymouth-Canton school board
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
NonpartisanCraig Olzak
Background
Finance product manager and district parent.
Stated priorities
Prioritizes spending decisions, teacher support and school safety.
Sources
VOTE411 · Plymouth-Canton school board
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
NonpartisanJoe Tollefson
Background
Youth workforce-development leader; appointed trustee in July 2026.
Stated priorities
Supports a sinking-fund proposal for school maintenance.
Sources
VOTE411 · Plymouth-Canton school board
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Local club endorsements
Published club choices, not GuruG recommendations or professional ratings. “Not listed” does not mean opposed.
Canton Democratic Club: Aamina Ahmed; Craig Olzak; Joe Tollefson
Plymouth Canton Republicans Club: Dan Lemieux
Club sources reviewed October 6, 2026; follow the linked source pages for updates.