What party is Brad Klippert?

Brad Klippert is running as a Republican.

Who is Brad Klippert running against?

Michael (Mike) Clark, for Benton County Sheriff.

How much money has Brad Klippert raised?

$9,555 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Brad Klippert?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Brad Klippert's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Brad Klippert

Republican · Candidate for Benton County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

In office now

Brad Klippert is the Council Position 4, Kennewick. Brad Klippert's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Benton County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Benton County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

Strongly right, AI estimate from their Wikipedia article (94% confidence).

How we got this: our AI model read their Wikipedia article and placed Brad Klippert by the policy positions stated there. It is never told the candidate's party.

94% confidence means the positions it found pointed clearly and consistently one way. We show an AI estimate only at 70% or higher, and it's less certain than a voting record or donor score. How AI estimates work · the exact instructions it follows

Funding

$9,555 raised, $581 from small donors, $25 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Estes William A III	$1,200
Croskrey Jordan	$1,065
Ojeda Luis	$1,000
Ojeda Angela	$1,000
Griffin Alexandra	$791
Strech Mikaela	$500
Hodgson Robert	$500

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-08-16.

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Quick answers

What party is Brad Klippert?: Brad Klippert is running as a Republican.
What does the Benton County Sheriff seat do?: The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is Brad Klippert running against?: Michael (Mike) Clark, for Benton County Sheriff.
How much money has Brad Klippert raised?: $9,555 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Is Brad Klippert liberal or conservative?: On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Brad Klippert is strongly right, AI estimate from their Wikipedia article (94% confidence). This is an AI estimate and less certain than a published score.
Should I vote for Brad Klippert?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Brad Klippert's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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