Jefferson County Democrats of Washington

05/30/2026

Our first 2026 endorsements! Last night, May 29, our members carefully considered the following.

We endorsed the SUPPORT position for Jefferson County Prop 1, which will be on the AUGUST 4 BALLOT. This measure is a six-year, 21-cent levy lid lift that will fund parks and recreation, including 6 community centers, 4-H and many other youth programs, the fairgrounds, and 23 parks.

We endorsed five Democrats running for county office. They are Andy Pernsteiner (sheriff), Chuck Garland (assessor), Amanda Hamilton (court clerk), James Kennedy (prosecutor), and Stacie Prada (treasurer).

We endorsed Emily Randall for U. S. House of Representatives.

We endorsed Adam Bernbaum for state House of Representatives, Position 1.

We endorsed two candidates for state Supreme Court:
Position 1: Justice Colleen Melody
Position 7: Justice Debra Stephens

We endorsed the OPPOSE position on two Brian Heywood initiatives that will be on the November ballot.

We OPPOSE IL26-638, which would require girls to undergo medical exams to determine their "biological s*x" before participating in school sports.

We OPPOSE IL 26-001, the so-called Parents' Bill of Rights, which would take away protections from bullying in schools and add duplicate, conflicting, impractical, and other provisions that would undermine the work of professional educators and endanger children.

At a future Democratic party meeting, voters can get to know the three Democrats running for County Commissioner and the four Democrats who running for Steve Tharinger's open seat. In attendance last night were Jean Ball and Anji Scalf (BoCC candidates) and Mark Hodgson (legislative candidate -- pictured).

05/19/2026

Democrats' signature achievement in the last legislature passing a tax on income above a million dollars a year. Conservative Brian Heywood and his Let's Go WA are currently collecting signatures for an initiative to repeal it. Progressive organizations are organizing "Decline to Sign" campaigns.

The conservative-backed group Let’s Go Washington announced Friday it will begin gathering signatures to put a repeal of the so-called “millionaires tax” on ballots this November. The move comes just days after the state Supreme Court dismissed the group’s lawsuit challenging the tax.

05/17/2026

Thanks for this Raphael. Listen to that crowd!

05/17/2026

Thanks to everyone today. We felt such strong support from the community!

05/16/2026

JOIN the FUN today. Walk with us!

RHODY PARADE!
SATURDAY - MAY 16
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.

Decorating starts 11:00 a.m.
Line up at 12:30 to walk or ride with us.

Help us show support for democracy!
Join us for the 2026 annual
RHODY PARADE
THIS SATURDAY - MAY 16
This year’s theme: Rhody Loves America

Staging area: Lawrence Street & Benton Street
(Southwest corner of Benton Street in Port Townsend, Position 76)

Rhodies, other flowers & greenery - bring ‘em if you got ‘em!
Help decorate the JCD float starting at 11:00 a.m.‍ ‍

Or, line up with us no later than 12:30 p.m.
to ride or walk the parade route.

Parade start time, 1:00 p.m.

05/13/2026

Chris Hannon, has filed as a candidate for the open BoCC District 3 position. The field includes Democrats Anji Scalf and Jean Ball and Republican Stephen Nieman. Get to know Chris!

05/12/2026

Now that we've seen posts of two positions on the levy lid lift, here is coverage from the Leader.

05/11/2026

Five Democratic candidates running for two positions in the legislature from our district. Get to know them! A lot will be decided in the primary, with ballots arriving in July, sooner than you think.