2025 Endorsements
The Jefferson County Democrats regularly endorse candidates in local, statewide, and national elections. Current endorsements reflect votes conducted Thursday, September 25.
2025 ENDORSEMENTS
Naomi Stern for Quilcene School Board, Position 2
Andy Pernsteiner for Sheriff
YES on Measure SJR 8201
(Legislature-proposed constitution amendment to allow money in Washington’s long-term care fund to be invested for increased growth potential)
YES on Transportation Benefit District Measure
(2/10 of 1% sales tax outside City of Port Townsend for roads and transportation)
Prior endorsements, for the August 6, 2024, Primary
and the November 5, 2024, General Election are noted below.
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PRESIDENT
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VICE PRESIDENT
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US SENATE
Maria Cantwell
Incumbent -
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6
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GOVERNOR
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
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SECRETARY OF STATE
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STATE TREASURER
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STATE AUDITOR
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INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
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COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS
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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
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24th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT SENATOR
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24th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT (POSITION 1)
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24th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT (POSITION 2)
Steve Tharinger
Incumbent -
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 1)
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 2)
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