What party is Michael (Mike) Clark?

Michael (Mike) Clark is running as a Republican.

Who is Michael (Mike) Clark running against?

Brad Klippert, for Benton County Sheriff.

How much money has Michael (Mike) Clark raised?

$57K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Michael (Mike) Clark?

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Michael (Mike) Clark

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

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

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Michael (Mike) Clark that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Michael (Mike) Clark yet.

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Funding

$57K raised.

Largest donors	Amount
Stevens Center Mgmt	$2,400
Retter & Co Sotheby's Internat'l Realty	$2,400
Ratchford Sarah	$2,400
Ratchford Ryan	$2,400
Blasdel Jeanne	$2,400
Ruane Tim	$2,000
Ruane Nathan	$2,000
Ruane Denise	$2,000

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-10-26.

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Quick answers

What party is Michael (Mike) Clark?: Michael (Mike) Clark 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 Michael (Mike) Clark running against?: Brad Klippert, for Benton County Sheriff.
How much money has Michael (Mike) Clark raised?: $57K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Michael (Mike) Clark?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Michael (Mike) Clark's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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