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Franklin County, Washington

Franklin County Assessor

Hollingsworth and Rosenau are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Franklin County election filings.

About this race

Chris Hollingsworth and John A Rosenau meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

Property assessor. The assessor determines the taxable value of every parcel of real estate and, in many states, of business property, using state-set methods and market data. Those values, multiplied by rates set by other elected bodies, produce property tax bills. The assessor also administers exemptions such as homestead or senior exemptions.

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Chris Hollingsworth

Republican

Biography

Hollingsworth is a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser with over 20 years of appraisal experience and has owned an appraisal practice serving Franklin, Benton, Yakima and Walla Walla Counties, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Hollingsworth has completed more than 925 hours of appraisal-specific education, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

John A Rosenau

Republican

Biography

Rosenau was elected Franklin County Assessor in 2021 and re-elected in 2022, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Rosenau reports more than 40 years of leadership in business, finance and public service, including law enforcement service from patrol officer to Chief of Police, and holds an Executive MBA, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County Assessor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Franklin County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Hollingsworth and John A Rosenau. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin County Assessor 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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Franklin County ClerkFranklin County Commissioner, District 3Franklin County CoronerSee all 19 Franklin County races
Candidate profiles
Chris Hollingsworth, full profileJohn A Rosenau, full profileOfficial Washington election office