Current Election

Key Dates

Benton County Calendar

Details

Benton County's Special Election is Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. Voters in Paterson School District 50 will see a local measure on their ballot.

If returning your ballot by mail the USPS recommends returning your ballot at least one week before Election Day to ensure your envelope isn't postmarked too late. 

Si envía su boleta por correo, el Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos (USPS) recomienda enviarla al menos una semana antes del día de las elecciones para asegurarse de que su boleta no sea recibida demasiado tarde.

You can view livestreams of ballot processing and ballot scanning at the links below:

• Ballot Processing
• Ballot Scanning

Educational Information

• Agilis Ballot Sorting System - In Depth Breakdown YouTube Video
• How to Vote YouTube Video
• Your Signature Matters YouTube Video
• Certifying the Election YouTube Video
• Verifying the System
• Logic and Accuracy Tests
• Lifecycle of Your Ballot
• Recounts

Quick Tools

• 2026 April Special Election Sample Ballot
• 2026 April Special Election Voters' Pamphlet -PDF
• Observer Manual
• Election Results - Online - Coming 04/21/2026
• Election Results - PDF - Coming 04/21/2026
• Ballot Drop Box Locations - Interactive Map

Ballot Return

Total Return:    Percentage Returned:   Ballots Sent:

Voters' Pamphlet