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Local 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 3

6 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

These are editorial questions tailored to the office, not a new voter-survey ranking. Read each candidate’s full response for detail.

Nonpartisan

Aamina 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.

Nonpartisan

Dan 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.

Nonpartisan

Craig 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.

Nonpartisan

Joe 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.

Office and ballot references: VOTE411 · Plymouth-Canton school board.

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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.