County

Benton County Prosecuting Attorney

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The prosecuting attorney charges and tries crimes in the county and is the county government's lawyer.

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Julie Long

Prefers Republican Party

Prosecutor

The gist

Pledges high bail and no plea bargains for violent criminals
Pledges aggressive prosecution of drug trafficking and gangs
Pledges to go to trial against false insanity claims
Supports therapeutic and veterans courts for appropriate cases
Pledges to prioritize the 500-case charging backlog

More about Julie

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Pledges high bail and no plea bargains for violent criminals
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
“I have a proven record of asking for high bail and not plea bargaining with violent criminals.”
Pledges aggressive prosecution of drug trafficking and gangs
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
“I aggressively prosecute drug trafficking and gang-related crimes to ensure a safe community.”
Pledges to go to trial against false insanity claims
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
“I will go to trial against those who falsely claim insanity to avoid responsibility.”
Supports therapeutic and veterans courts for appropriate cases
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
“I value our therapeutic and Veteran courts and support appropriate candidates for these programs.”
Pledges to prioritize the 500-case charging backlog
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
“I will prioritize the office’s backlog of over 500 cases awaiting charging decisions so the victims finally have their day in court.”

Eric Eisinger

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Benton County Prosecuting Attorney

The gist

Led policy of charging the highest provable offense
Supports moving serious juvenile cases to adult court
Led creation of a major property crime prosecutor role
Pledges not to prosecute cases infringing gun rights
Supports lawsuit defending independently elected county sheriffs
Supports veterans, drug, recovery and mental health courts
Pledges to seek appropriate bail and punishment

More about Eric

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Led policy of charging the highest provable offense
Eric for Prosecutor
Campaign website · ericforprosecutor.com
“I have put policies in place that ensure we charge the highest provable offense justified by the facts, including firearm and deadly weapon enhancements.”
Supports moving serious juvenile cases to adult court
Eric for Prosecutor
Campaign website · ericforprosecutor.com
“I have aggressively moved juvenile cases to adult court to increase the punishment for serious offenses.”
Led creation of a major property crime prosecutor role
Eric for Prosecutor
Campaign website · ericforprosecutor.com
“I appointed a major property crime prosecutor to lead this effort.”
Pledges not to prosecute cases infringing gun rights
Eric for Prosecutor
Campaign website · ericforprosecutor.com
“I will not prosecute any case that infringes upon your right to keep and bear arms.”
Supports lawsuit defending independently elected county sheriffs
Eric for Prosecutor
Campaign website · ericforprosecutor.com
“I joined a lawsuit against the State of Washington to defend your constitutional right to independently elect your County Sheriff.”
Supports veterans, drug, recovery and mental health courts
Eric for Prosecutor
Campaign website · ericforprosecutor.com
“I support Veterans Court, Drug Court, Recovery Court, Mental Health Court, and the Columbia Valley Recovery Center.”
Pledges to seek appropriate bail and punishment
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
“by seeking appropriate bail and punishment, standing with victims, supporting law enforcement, and protecting your constitutional rights”

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