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Franklin County, Washington

Franklin County Auditor

Beaton is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Franklin County election filings.

About this race

Matt Beaton is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin 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 Franklin County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matt Beaton

Republican

Biography

Beaton has served as Franklin County Auditor from 2011 to the present, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Beaton previously owned and operated Sage Appraisal Services Inc. and holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Washington, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County Auditor in 2026?

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

When is the Franklin 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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Franklin County Commissioner, District 3Franklin County CoronerFranklin County Prosecuting AttorneySee all 19 Franklin County races
Candidate profiles
Matt Beaton, full profileOfficial Washington election office