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Richland council asks Benton County to place special election on Nov. 2026 ballot to fill vacant council seat

Richland City Council · March 3, 2026
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Summary

The Richland City Council unanimously approved a resolution asking the Benton County Auditor to place a special election on the Nov. 2026 ballot to fill the vacancy in council Position No. 4; the elected candidate will serve the remainder of the term through Dec. 31, 2029.

The Richland City Council on March 3 unanimously approved Resolution 2026-29 asking the Benton County Auditor to place a special election on the Nov. 2026 ballot to fill the vacancy in Council Position No. 4.

Kinsley explained that the vacancy arose when Donald Landsman, who had been elected to Position No. 4 in 2025, died before taking office. Kinsley told the council…

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