County

Franklin County Assessor

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

What this office does: The assessor sets the value of every property in the county for property taxes.

Candidates Compare by issue

Chris Hollingsworth

Prefers Republican Party

Real estate appraiser

The gist

Pledges fair, equitable, consistent and transparent assessments
Proposes better appraisal training and open communication

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Pledges fair, equitable, consistent and transparent assessments
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
“ensure that every property owner only pays their fair share of taxes and that assessments are fair, equitable, consistent, and transparent”
Proposes better appraisal training and open communication
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 achieve this through improved appraisal practice training, strict adherence to professional appraisal standards, and open communication with property owners.”

John A Rosenau

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Franklin County Assessor

The gist

Supports property tax exemptions for seniors, disabled and farmers
Led stronger staff training and valuation consistency

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Supports property tax exemptions for seniors, disabled and farmers
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
“advocating for fair and sustainable property tax relief, improved exemption programs for seniors, individuals with disabilities, farmers, and small business owners”
Led stronger staff training and valuation consistency
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
“we have strengthened training, improved consistency in valuations, and implemented clear standards that promote fairness and accountability”

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