The City must file its candidate roster and ballot measures with the County well in advance of the election date. For example, for the recent November election, we filed our candidates and measures with the County the end of August, although they were not due until September 5th. If you are interested in more information, the City Recorder could provide more detailed time lines for upcoming elections. The City either initiates measures or refers measures or candidates to the ballot through Benton County's Department of Records and Elections. If you have voted previously within the State, you need to check with Benton County Elections and you may be eligible to vote immediately.
All prospective voters register with Benton County.
PACs must be formed and registered with the City Recorder, for City elections, before any contributions are accepted or monies expended. Once the election in question is over and all monies are accounted for, PACs should be discontinued. If the candidate subsequently exceeds that amount, reports do need to be filed. County Voters' Pamphlet Benton County occasionally publishes a Voters' Pamphlet for elections. A copy of the form may be obtained from the County Records and Elections Department.