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Filing for District Attorney

File to be Benton County District Attorney

This office will appear on the May 2028 Primary Election ballot. This office is considered a State Nonpartisan Position.

Anyone interested in running for Benton County District Attorney files with the Secretary of State Elections Division. Contact the office at 503-986-1518, or use the following link to learn more.

Secretary of State: State Nonpartisan Office Guide »

Qualifications and Terms of Office

  • Must be a United States citizen and registered voter in Benton County.
  • Term of office is for the duration of four years.
  • If the office is vacant, the Governor will appoint a qualified person until a successor is elected.
  • Must be qualified to practice law in the Oregon Supreme Court at the time of election appointment.
  • ORS Chapter 8 outlines the duties, qualification and other information pertaining to the office of District Attorney.
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Current DA,  Ryan S. Joslin
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