Big Wins for Democrats on November 4, 2025!

Below results as of Monday, November 10, 2025. Current results can be viewed at https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20251104/default.htm and at https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20251104/jefferson/.  Jefferson County results do not include unopposed races or multi-county races.

In Washington…

State Measure

• JCD Endorsed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8201 – Approved 57.23% to 42.77%.  (Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow funds held for the purpose of long-term care services and supports for eligible seniors and people with disabilities to be invested as authorized by law. Dedicates investment income from any such funds to long-term services and support for program beneficiaries.)

Local Measure

• JCD Endorsed Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District – Approved 65.04% to 34.96%.  (Proposed a 2/10 of 1% sales tax outside the City of PT for roads and transportation.)

Local Races

• Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Carol Hasse wins with 87.95% of the vote.

• East Jefferson County Hospital District No. 2 Commissioner, Pos. 3 – Matt Ready 54.17%, Stu Kerber 45.5%

• City of Port Townsend City Council Member, Pos. 1 – Fred Obee 63.34%, Dylan Quarles 31.47%

• Quilcene School District No. 48, Director District 2 - JCD endorsed candidate Naomi Stern wins against Republican candidate 53.16% to 46.33%.

• Port Townsend School District No. 50, Director at Large Pos. 4 – Amanda Grace wins against Timothy Hawley 81.32% to 18.51%.

• East Jefferson County Fire District No. 1, Commissioner District 2 – David Seabrook wins against David Codier 74.73% to 24.81%.

• Quilcene Fire District No. 2 Commissioner, Pos. 1 – Art Frank wins against Ken McEdwards 73.91% to 25.7%.

• Though he ran unopposed, we want to acknowledge Jefferson County Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner, also a JCD endorsed candidate.

Legislative Seats

• SD5 State Senator – Democrat Victoria Hunt leads Republican opponent 56.24% to 43.65%

• SD26 State Senator – Democrat Deb Krishnadasan leads Republican opponent 52.73% to 47.18%

• LD33 State Rep. Pos. 1 – Two Democratic candidates; Edwin Obras 50.57%, Kevin Schilling 47.72%

• LD41 State Rep. Pos. 1 – Democrat Janice Zahn leads Republican opponent 70.47% to 29.41%

• SD48 State Senator – Two Democratic candidates; Vandana Slatter 56.62%, Amy Walen 42.03%

• SD48 State Rep. Pos. 1 – Democrat Osman Salahuddin leads Republican opponent 68.91%

Across the country...

> In California, Prop 50 wins, allowing state legislators to redistrict before the midterm elections, an effort to counter GOP-led gerrymandering in other states. CBS News' polling found that those who supported Prop 50 overwhelmingly cited opposition to the Trump administration as a reason. (Not surprisingly, the GOP announced the day after the election that it will sue to challenge the new congressional map.)

> There were two governorships on the ballot this year, New Jersey and Virginia – both Democrat victories.  New Jersey retained Democratic governorship, with a double-digit victory by Mikie Sherill.  Virginia flipped its governorship from red to blue, with Abigail Spanberger winning that race, also by double digits. 

> In New Jersey's General Assembly, the party gained a supermajority.
Democrats also vastly expanded their control of the Virginia House of Delegates.

> In New York, Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race 9 points ahead of his next closest opponent.  

> For the first time in a half-century, Democrats control the Onondaga County legislature that includes Syracuse, New York.

> In Maine, voters decisively rejected a proposed ballot measure that sought to introduce voter ID requirements and restrict absentee voting, described by critics as a “voter suppression bill”. According to the AP, 64% voted against it.

> Democrats made broad gains Tuesday in Connecticut’s first general election since Trump’s return to the White House, flipping open top-of-ballot seats that had been controlled by Republicans in the Democratic cities of New Britain and Norwich and suburbs of Branford and Westport.

> Also in Connecticut, unofficial results also showed Republican incumbents falling to Democrats in upsets in Ansonia, Bristol, Stratford and Milford, while the outcomes of additional races were still to be determined.

> Progressive policies also seemed to dominate on Tuesday. Voters in Colorado approved a pair of ballot measures aimed at providing free meals in public schools statewide. Proposition MM increases taxes on households earning more than $300,000 annually to fund universal school meals, purchase locally sourced food for cafeterias, and boost pay for cafeteria employees. Any extra revenue collected from the tax hike will go toward the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap).

> In Pennsylvania, voters retained three Democratic Supreme Court judges.  Pennsylvanian’s also won special elections for a seat on PA’s Superior Court and on its Commonwealth Court.

> In Charlotte, North Carolina, Democrats saw a city council seat switch parties for the first time since 1999.

> In Georgia, Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson will be the newest members of the state's five-person public utility regulator after earning roughly 60% of the vote.  It's the first time Democrats have won a non-federal statewide office there since 2006 and one where soaring energy costs and displeasure with incumbents dominated the race.

> In South Carolina, all three city council seats were flipped from red to blue in Georgetown.  And Myrtle Beach, the city my mother calls home, flipped their mayoral seat from red to blue when democrat Mark Kruea beat out not one, but two former Republican mayors, including the incumbent.  

> In Orlando, Florida, the last remaining Republican city council member was unseated.

> In Michigan, Mary Sheffield, member of the Detroit City Council since 2014, wins the mayoral election to become the city’s first woman mayor.

> Mississippi Democrats have broken a GOP supermajority in the state Senate after flipping two state senate seats in plus another pickup in the state House.
 
These victories, and all the others not listed here, are just the beginning of what we can accomplish.  Yes, the flow of news coming out of the Trump administration on a daily basis is painful and infuriating.  But as we move forward into 2028 and the upcoming midterms, let the victories of November 4 , 2025, inspire us all.  Let these victories remind us that we can do this!  

Lora De La Portilla, Chair

JCD Holiday Celebration & Potluck!

Date: Friday, December 5 | Time: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona St., Port Townsend

Kick off the holiday season with the JCD Holiday Celebration & Potluck!  What are we celebrating?  The November 4 Democratic Party wins, of course.  Both in Jefferson County and across in the country.  And what better way to do that than being surrounded by our JCD friends enjoying an amazing holiday feast. So bring a dish and your favorite cocktails and join us!  And feel free to spruce up in your holiday best or throw on your favorite "ugly" holiday sweater.  There will be music and contests and cheer, oh my!!  Mark your calendar, and watch this space for additional information. 

We are looking for a team of volunteers to assist with decorations, setup, and cleanup afterwards.  Please contact Ruth HERE to volunteer.