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Benton County, Washington

Benton County Auditor

Chilton is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Benton County election filings.

About this race

Brenda Chilton is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Benton County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brenda Chilton

Republican

Biography

Chilton has served as Benton County Auditor from 2010 to the present, after serving as Chief Deputy Auditor from 2005 to 2009 and in the Auditor's Office since 1998, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Chilton is a Certified Election Administrator and a past president of the Washington State Association of County Auditors, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Benton County Auditor in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Benton County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Chilton. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Benton County Auditor election in Washington?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Benton County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Benton County Commissioner, District 2Benton County CoronerBenton County Prosecuting AttorneySee all 26 Benton County races
Candidate profiles
Brenda Chilton, full profileOfficial Washington election office