Who Serves on the Canvassing Board?
Pursuant to RCW 29A.60.140, the members listed below may periodically be substituted.
By Washington state law, the county auditor serves as the county canvassing board chair; the other members are the county prosecuting attorney and the chair of the county legislative body. In each case, the member may select a designee, under certain conditions. Designations are formal and must be in writing and filed with the county auditor.
Benton County Canvassing Board Members
Auditor
- Brenda Chilton
- Most Recent Signature Verification Training Date: June 27th, 2024
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
- LeeAnn Holt
- Most Recent Signature Verification Training Date: June 6th, 2024
Benton County Commissioners, Chair
- Jerome Delvin
- Most Recent Signature Verification Training Date: January 22nd, 2025
About the Benton County Canvassing Board
A canvassing board is a public entity that conducts a formal assessment ("canvass") of an election. The assessment includes reviewing vote totals, determining validity of challenged ballots, certifying the vote and administering a recount. Every county in Washington must have a county canvassing board.
- RCW 29A.60 outlines duties and structure
- Benton County Canvassing Board Rules
All Benton County Canvassing Board meetings take place at Benton County Elections headquarters in Richland. All meetings are public meetings (RCW 42.30); all rules must be adopted in a public meeting (RCW 42.56).
