Alvarez is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Benton County election filings.
Michael Alvarez is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Commissioner, District 2, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
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Alvarez is the current Benton County Commissioner and Chairman of the Board and a former Richland mayor and city councilman, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Alvarez is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and 30-year mortgage company owner, with a Bachelor of Business Administration from New Mexico State University, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Benton County Commissioner, District 2 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Benton County Commissioner, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Alvarez. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Benton County Commissioner, District 2 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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