While many local election races are searching for candidates, area township ballots are filled to the brim.

And there's no exception when it comes to the Algonquin Township ballot.

The township race begins with the Feb. 26 Republican Primary, and the Consolidated Election will determine the winners on April 9. The following candidates are running for four-year terms for Algonquin Township positions:

Supervisor

Sitting township clerk Marc Munaretto is challenging incumbent Dianne Klemm for the supervisor position.

Clerk

Sitting township trustee Linda Lance is facing challenger Chuck Lutzow for the Algonquin Township Clerk title.

Trustees

Seven candidates are running for four trustee positions. The candidates include:

• Dan J. Shea, incumbent
• Lowell A. Cutsforth, incumbent
• Russell W. Cardelli, incumbent
• Neils Kruse
• Larry Emery
• Melissa Sanchez
• William J. Bligh

Highway Commissioner

• Robert J. Miller, incumbent and unchallenged

Assessor

• Robert J. Kunz, incumbent and unchallenged