Michael Alvarez
Candidate for Benton County Commissioner, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Benton County Commissioner
- Campaign website
- votemike.com
Benton County Commissioner and chairman of the board; former Richland mayor and city councilman. U.S. Marine Corps veteran and mortgage company owner for 30 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges not to raise taxes unnecessarily
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and that taxes are NOT raised unnecessarily”
Public safety
Supports tools and resources for police and firefighters
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I strongly support our police officers and firefighters and work to ensure they have the tools and resources needed”
Economy & jobs
Supports sustainable economic development
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“remain committed to Smart, Sustainable Economic Development that benefits all residents”
Health & human services
Pledges to improve quality of life for seniors and veterans
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“improve the Quality of Life for our senior citizens, youth, families, and veterans”
All sources (2)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Benton County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
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