Washington · District Courts · 2026
Michael "Mike" Rio
Candidate for Benton County — District Court Judge 1
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Ballot facts
- Name on ballot
- Michael "Mike" Rio
- Office
- Benton County — District Court Judge 1
- Position
- 1
- Term
- 4 Year Term
- Party
- None: this is a nonpartisan office
- Ballot order
- 2 of 2
- On the ballot in
- Benton
- Election
- November 3, 2026 general
- Campaign website
- rioforjudge.com (as filed with the Voters’ Guide)
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