Certification: The Benton County Canvassing Board will begin the certification of the Special Election, Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 9:00 am. Final certification of the election will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 9:00 am. All meetings of the Canvassing Board will be held at the Benton County Auditor’s Office in Prosser and are open to the public. Record of the proceedings of the Canvassing Board will be made and maintained by the Election Department.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 22 | Ballots Mailed |
| February 3 | Deadline for mail-in & online voter registration |
| February 11 | Deadline for in-person registration |
| February 11 | Election Day |
| February 20 | Pre-Certification @ 9AM |
| February 21 | Certification @ 9AM |
Details
The February Special Election includes ballot measures for Paterson, Kiona-Benton City, and Finley School Districts.
Districts may place bond and levy issues on any regularly scheduled election. Each ballot measure may have different requirements for passage. Excess levies for schools are exempt from the 60% super-majority and 40% minimum turnout requirements. Passage of excess levies for schools only requires a simple majority of yes votes.
After certification of the election, the district determines if the ballot measure has passed according to the requirements set in state law.
View the February Special Election poster.
Quick Tools
Ballot Drop Box Locations
- Courthouse: 620 Market St, Prosser
- Benton City - City Hall: 1009 Dale Ave, Benton City
- Auditor's Office - Kennewick Annex: 5600 W Canal Dr, Kennewick DRIVE UP
- Kennewick - City Hall: 210 W 6th Ave, Kennewick DRIVE UP
Ballot Return Statistics
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