Benton-Franklin Counties
Benton-Franklin Counties
General Election - November 4
Candidate Meet and Greet will be held in person this Fall!
Richland/West Richland: Monday 9/29, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Richland Public Library
City of Richland Council Positions 1, 2, 3, 4
Richland School District 400 Directors 1 and 2
Port of Benton Commissioner District 1
City of West Richland Council Positions 1, 2, 3, 4
City of West Richland Mayor
Pasco: Wednesday 10/1, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Pasco Library on Hopkins
City of Pasco Council District 1, 3, 4, 6
Pasco School District Director District 3, 4 and At Large District 1
Port of Pasco Commissioner District 2 and 3
Kennewick: Friday 10/3, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Kennewick Library on Union
City of Kennewick Council Positions 1, 2, 3, and Position 4 At Large
Kennewick School District 17 Director 1 and 2
Port of Kennewick Commissioner District 2
Richland Ballot Issue regarding Districts
September 12 there will be a presentation at the Richland Library at 2 PM with speakers on the pro and con side of the proposed change in Richland's districting plan. Should Richland continue to have at-large districts? Or should it create voting districts within the city and then have each district elect its own representative to city council? Come hear about this issue!
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"Your Voice Matters -- If I could tell people just one thing about voting in local elections, it would be this: your voice has power—way more than you might realize."
Quoted from 2025 scholarship winner Eliza Kelly's essay.
"I believe that voting in local elections is crucial for shaping the community we live in, and it’s essential to encourage citizens to register and participate. To persuade citizens to register and vote, I would focus on a few things: the impact of local decisions, the importance of community engagement, and the accessibility of the voting process."
Quoted from 2025 scholarship winner Kaylen Garza's essay.
