Whatcom County, Washington

Port of Bellingham Commissioner, District 4

See where Burrill and Benson stand on growth, jobs and elections. Names follow official Whatcom County election filings.

About this race

Paul Burrill and Tor Benson meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Port of Bellingham Commissioner, District 4, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. Only voters inside this district vote on the seat.

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Paul Burrill

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From other published sources

Improving public access and upland storage for recreational users, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Strengthening workforce development in marine trades, aviation and first responders, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Expanding marine and aviation opportunities, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Burrill has worked for more than 30 years as a commercial fisherman and owns a small interstate trucking company specializing in seafood and local agricultural products, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Burrill has chaired the Port of Bellingham Marine Advisory Committee since 2018, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Tor Benson

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From other published sources

Creating and protecting family-wage jobs, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Reversing losses at the airport and shipping terminal, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Planning for a variety of waterfront uses, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Benson is a Certified Financial Planner and owner-operator of commercial fishing boats who founded Streamline Advisory, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Benson holds a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University and is Treasurer of the Bellingham Bay Rotary Club, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Port of Bellingham Commissioner, District 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Port of Bellingham Commissioner, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Burrill and Tor Benson. Candidate information follows official Whatcom County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on growth, jobs and elections.

When is the Port of Bellingham Commissioner, District 4 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.

How do I see my exact Whatcom County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles

Paul Burrill, full profile Tor Benson, full profile Official Washington election office