Clark and Klippert are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Benton County election filings.
Michael (Mike) Clark and Brad Klippert meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
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Clark is the current Benton County Sheriff, leading 88 deputies and support staff, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Clark has 23 years with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, advancing from Deputy through Corporal, Sergeant and Lieutenant, and has served as SWAT Team Leader, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Klippert served 14 years in the Washington State House of Representatives and a year on the Kennewick City Council, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Klippert has over 33 years in law enforcement as a Sheriff's Deputy and over 30 years of uniformed military service, and holds a Master's Degree in Teaching, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Benton County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Benton County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael (Mike) Clark and Brad Klippert. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Benton County Sheriff 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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