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42nd Legislative District Democrats Endorsements
The members of the 42nd LD Democrats endorsed the following candidates for the 2025 Election. Please support these endorsed candidates in the upcoming election. The November 4th General Election ballots will be mailed October 15, 2025.
COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Kaylee Galloway
COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Elizabeth Boyle
COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
Jessica Rienstra
COUNTY COUNCIL AT-LARGE Position A
Barry Buchanan
PORT OF BELLINGHAM COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
Michael Alvarez Shepard
PORT OF BELLINGHAM COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
Carly James
CITY OF BELLINGHAM COUNCIL WARD 2 (dual endorsement)
Hollie Huthman
Leah Wainman
CITY OF BELLINGHAM COUNCIL WARD 4
Kerri Burnside
CITY OF BELLINGHAM COUNCIL WARD 6
Michael Lilliquist
CITY OF BELLINGHAM COUNCIL At-Large
Jace Cotton
CITY OF BLAINE COUNCIL WARD 1 Position 2
Eric Lewis
CITY OF FERNDALE COUNCIL Position 6
Ian Harper
BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 Director Position 4
Jenn Mason
FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 Director District 5
Jacob Rosenblum
BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 503 Director District 3
Jim Shaver
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 505 Director District 3
Jasmine Fast
To find out more about these candidates check out their campaign websites using the following links:
Kaylee Galloway https://www.votekayleegalloway.com
Elizabeth Boyle https://www.elizabethboyleforwhatcom.com
Jessica Rienstra https://www.voterienstra.com
Barry Buchanan https://www.electbarry.com
Michael Alvarez Shepard https://www.facebook.com/Shepard4Port/
Carly James https://electcarly.com
Leah Wainman https://voteleahwainman.com
Hollie Huthman https://www.votehollie.com
Kerri Burnside https://www.kerriforbellingham.com
Michael Lilliquist https://lilliquistforbellingham.com
Jace Cotton https://www.teamjacecotton.com
Eric Lewis https://www.ericlewisforblaine.com
Ian Harper https://ianforferndale.com
Jacob Rosenblum https://www.jacobrosenblum.com/
Jim Shaver https://jiminwhatcom.org
Jasmine Fast https://www.jasmine4meridian.com
– Yes on Senate Joint Resolution 8201 (SJR 8201) a constitutional amendment that will help protect and strengthen the WA Cares Fund.
– Yes on Proposition No. 2: Establishing A Whatcom County Office Of The Ombuds
– Yes on Proposition No. 3: Establishing Performance Audits
– Yes on Proposition No. 5: Modifying The Redistricting Process
– Yes on Proposition No. 6: Adjusting The Calculation Of Signatures Required For A Referendum
– No on Proposition No. 7: Prohibiting County Government From Interfering With Initiatives And Charter Amendments
– Yes on Proposition No. 8: Modifying The Budget Process
– Yes on Proposition No. 9: Adding Accountability To Financial Reporting Requirements
– Yes on Proposition No. 11: Adjusting The Calculation Of Signatures Required For A Charter Amendment
– Yes on Port of Bellingham, Proposition 2025-04, Number Of Port Commissioners
– Yes on City of Bellingham, Initiative 25-03, Prohibiting Landlords from Interfering with Tenants Engaged in Protected Activities
– Yes on City of Ferndale, Initiative 25-01, Regarding Consumer Protection For Housing Tenancy Fees
For more information about ballot resolutions:
Senate Joint Resolution 8201 (SJR 8201) https://www.approve8201.org/
Local Ballot Resolutions https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4335/2025-Ballot-Resolutions