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Franklin County Auditor

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The auditor runs the county's elections, records property documents and licenses, and keeps the county's books.

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Matt BeatonWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Matt Beaton

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Franklin County Auditor

The gist

  • Pledges to press for voter roll integrity
  • Opposes state refusal to cooperate with federal partners
  • Led consolidation of the elections division in Pasco
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  1. Pledges to press for voter roll integrity

    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 continue to publicly press for voter roll integrity and improved election processes.”
  2. Opposes state refusal to cooperate with federal partners

    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

    “our state and others have refused to cooperate with our federal partners”
  3. Led consolidation of the elections division in Pasco

    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

    “consolidating your Elections Division at our 404 W Clark St, Pasco location”

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