Michael "Mike" Rio

Candidate for Benton County District Court Judge 1 · November 3, 2026

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for Benton County District Court Judge 1 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Michael "Mike" Rio only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Michael "Mike" Rio yet.

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Funding

$7,290 raised, $1,146 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Roach Law Firm$1,000
Quantum Legal, PLLC$1,000
Leach William$521
Rio Tony$520
Rio Christopher$500
Villarreal Carlos$350
Shupe David$250
Lampson William$250

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-10-17.

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What does the Benton County District Court Judge 1 seat do?
A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.
Who is Michael "Mike" Rio running against?
Talesha Sams, for Benton County District Court Judge 1.
How much money has Michael "Mike" Rio raised?
$7,290 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Michael "Mike" Rio?
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