Matt Beaton

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Matt Beaton is the County Auditor. Matt Beaton's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.

1 candidate ran for Franklin County Auditor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

Moderately right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 41 donors to their 2016 campaign for county commission. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Funding

Chose mini reporting: raises and spends no more than $7,000, so no contribution reports are filed.

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission.

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Quick answers

What party is Matt Beaton?

Matt Beaton is running as a Republican.

What does the Franklin County Auditor seat do?

The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.

How much money has Matt Beaton raised?

$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Is Matt Beaton liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Matt Beaton is moderately right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Matt Beaton?

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