Michael "Mike" Rio
Candidate for Benton County District Court Judge, Position 1
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney and contract prosecutor
- Campaign website
- rioforjudge.com
Contract city prosecutor for Prosser, Richland, West Richland, Pasco, College Place and Othello and district court prosecutor for Franklin (2025) and Adams (2026) counties; Franklin County District Court judge pro tem and Benton City hearing examiner.
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Pledges to be fair, firm and follow the law
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 will be fair, firm, and follow the rule of law in serving as your district court judge.”
Supports protecting victims and the rights of the accused
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
“An exemplary judge must be impartial, maintain order, protect the victims and community, and the rights of the accused.”
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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