Filing to be in the Voters’ Pamphlet
File to be in Benton County Voters’ Pamphlet
County Voters’ Pamphlets are published for most elections, with some exceptions. Candidate statements and measure arguments are fee based, optional filings. Not every candidate or measure argument chooses to be represented in the Voters’ Pamphlet.
Candidate’s Statement
Candidates can submit a statement to provide voters with information about themselves.
Candidates’ Statement for Voters’ Pamphlet
Create a statement supporting your campaign to appear in the Voters’ Pamphlet. Statements are allowed a maximum word count of 325 words. Elections staff do not edit submitted content in any way.
Statement of Endorsement for a Candidate
Support a candidate with an official endorsement. To be considered an official endorsement, form BC400 must be submitted along with the initial candidate’s statement. Any endorsements listed in a submitted statement without form BC400 will be removed.
Candidate’s Statement Filing Deadlines
| Election | Last Day to File |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 Special Election | Jan 09, 2026 |
| May 19, 2026 Primary Election | Mar 12, 2026 County Candidates Mar 12, 2026 City and District Candidates |
| Aug 25, 2026 Special Election | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Nov 03, 2026 General Election | Aug 25, 2026 County Candidates Aug 25, 2026 City and District Candidates |
Candidate’s Statement Filing Fees
| Paid or Unpaid Office | Fees |
|---|---|
| Paid office | $100.00 |
| Unpaid office | $ 25.00 |
Measure Arguments
Submit an argument either in favor of or in opposition to a proposed local measure in Benton County.
Measure Argument for Voters’ Pamphlet
Make a statement to argue in favor or against a measure that will appear on the ballot. Arguments are allowed a maximum word count of 325 words. Elections staff do not edit submitted content in any way.
Statement of Endorsement for a Measure
Support a measure argument with an official endorsement. To be considered an official endorsement, form BC400 must be submitted along with the initial argument. Any endorsements listed in a submitted measure argument without form BC400 will be removed.
Measure Argument Filing Deadlines
| Election | Last Day to File |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 Special Election | Jan 12, 2026 |
| May 19, 2026 Primary Election | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Aug 25, 2026 Special Election | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2026 General Election | Sep 8, 2026 |
Measure Argument Filing Fees
| Number of active voters within district on January 1, 2026 | Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 to 999 active voters | $100.00 |
| 1,000 to 4,999 active voters | $200.00 |
| 5,000 to 9,999 active voters | $250.00 |
| 10,000 to 24,999 active voters | $350.00 |
| 25,000 or more active voters | $400.00 |