2026 Endorsements
JCD 2026 downloadable slate card below, followed by bullet point list with links to informational pages.
> Washington Supreme Court Candidates
Supreme Court, Position 1: Colleen Melody
Supreme Court, Position 3: Jaime Michelle Hawke
Supreme Court, Position 4: Ian Birk
Supreme Court, Position 5: Theo Angelis
Supreme Court, Position 7: Debra Stephens
> District Court Candidates
District Court, Position 1: Mindy Walker
> Congressional & Legislative District Candidates
CD 6: Emily Randall
LD 24 Rep., Position 1: Adam Bernbaum
LD 24 Rep., Position 2: Kaylee Kuehn
> Jefferson County Officials
County Commissioner, District 3: Anji Scalf (D)
County Assessor: Chuck Garland (D)
County Auditor: Lauralee Kiesel (I)
County Clerk: Amanda Hamilton (D)
County Prosecutor: James Kennedy (D)
County Sheriff: Andy Pernsteiner (D)
County Treasurer: Stacie Prada (D)
PUD Commissioner, Position 2: Keith Kisler (NP)
> Initiative Measures - The JCD officially opposes the following Initiatives:
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
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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
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 1)
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 2)
ENDORSEMENTS: Endorsed Candidates • Vote NO! on these Initiatives • Rules for Endorsements