Endorsements
The Jefferson County Democrats regularly endorse candidates in local, statewide, and national elections.
Endorsements for the Nov. 8, 2022, general election
For more information about each candidate, the list includes links to candidate websites* or their statements in the Washington State Voters’ Guide.
Federal
Patty Murray*, incumbent, U.S. Senator, Washington
Derek Kilmer*, incumbent, U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District
24th Legislative District
Mike Chapman, incumbent, State Representative, Position 1
Steve Tharinger, incumbent, State Representative, Position 2
Jefferson County
Greg Brotherton*, incumbent, County Commissioner, District 3
Joe Nole*, incumbent, County Sheriff
Jeff Chapman, incumbent, County Assessor
Brenda Huntingford (no party preference), County Auditor
Amanda Hamilton*, County Clerk
James M. Kennedy, incumbent, County Prosecutor/Coroner
Stacie Prada, incumbent, County Treasurer
Mindy Walker (nonpartisan), incumbent, District Court Judge, Position No. 1
Jeff Randall (nonpartisan), incumbent, Public Utility District Commissioner, District 1
Statewide Ballot Measures
The Washington State Democratic Party recommends a “Maintain” vote on Advisory Vote Nos. 39 (aircraft fuel tax to protect climate) and 40 (premiums for rideshare workers).
Endorsement ad in Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
Here’s a downloadable, shareable, and printable PDF of the Endorsement ad.