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42nd Legislative District Democrats Endorsements
The members of the 42nd LD Democrats endorsed the following candidates for the 2026 Election. Please support these endorsed candidates in the upcoming election. The August 4th Primary Election ballots will be mailed July 15, 2026.
42nd Legislative District
State Senator: Eamonn Collins
State Rep. Pos. 1: Alicia Rule
State Rep. Pos. 2: Joe Timmons
WA State Supreme Court
Justice Pos. 1: Colleen Melody
Justice Pos. 3: J. Michael Diaz
Whatcom County
Prosecuting Attorney: Jesse Corkern
Port of Bellingham
Commissioner District 4: Samantha Cruz-Mendoza
Commissioner District 5: Chris Elder
Public Utility District 1
Commissioner District 1: Eddy Ury
To find out more about these candidates check out their campaign websites using the following links:
Eamonn Collins https://www.eamonncollins.com/
Alicia Rule https://www.votealiciarule.com/
Joe Timmons https://www.votejoetimmons.com/
Colleen Melody https://melodyforjustice.com/
J. Michael Diaz https://www.diazforjustice.com/
Jesse Corkern https://electcorkernprosecutor.com/
Samantha Cruz-Mendoza https://www.votecruzmendoza.com/
Chris Elder https://votechriselder.com/
For more information on other Democratic Party Endorsements within Whatcom County:
40th Legislative District Democrats endorsement webpage
Whatcom County Democrats endorsement webpage