Bremerton / Kitsap County guide for reviewing candidates, ballot measures, and three people's choices before voting.
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Precinct: Bremerton 056 Congressional District: 6 Legislative District: 23 Kitsap Commissioner District: 3 Bremerton Council District: 2 School District: Bremerton
Generated 8/28/2026, 7:39:23 AM PT. Confirm against VoteWA before filling out your official ballot.
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Dates
2026 General Election Timeline
Ballots mailed byOctober 16, 2026
Washington county election offices mail ballots no later than 18 days before Election Day.
Election DayNovember 3, 2026
Ballots must be returned by mail, drop box, or vote center deadline.
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Federal
Congressional District No. 6 - U.S. Representative
This person votes in Congress. Congress makes federal laws, approves federal spending, and deals with national issues like health care, taxes, war powers, immigration, and federal agencies.
Emily Randall
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out for focusing her campaign on federal issues like health care, rights, climate, gun safety, and working-family costs.
Randall says she is focused on working families. Her campaign talks about health care, abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gun-safety laws, climate and the environment, and lowering costs for regular people. She also says she does not take money from corporate PACs.
Stands out as the Republican option in this U.S. House race, but this guide found limited readable issue text on her campaign site.
Fox is listed by VoteWA as the Republican candidate for this office. Her campaign website was online, but it did not provide enough readable issue text for this guide to summarize safely. Check her VoteWA page and campaign site before you make a final choice.
Legislative District 23 - State Representative Pos. 1
This person votes in the Washington State House. State lawmakers make state laws and budgets for schools, roads, ferries, taxes, housing, health care, public safety, and state programs.
Tarra Simmons
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out for pointing to a record of bills signed into law and for work tied to criminal justice and second chances.
Simmons points to her work in the state Legislature and says 21 of her bills have become law. Her public work often focuses on criminal justice, second chances, housing, public health, and helping people who are trying to rebuild their lives.
Stands out for making cost of living and “does daily life work for families?” the center of her campaign.
Ilgen says everyday life has become too expensive. Her campaign talks about housing costs, health-care costs, child-care costs, unreliable ferries, utilities, groceries, insurance, transportation, and small-business problems. She says state government should set clear goals, check results, and fix what is not working.
Legislative District 23 - State Representative Pos. 2
This person votes in the Washington State House. State lawmakers make state laws and budgets for schools, roads, ferries, taxes, housing, health care, public safety, and state programs.
Greg Nance
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out for highlighting ferries, child care, health-care workers, and children’s behavioral health.
Nance says he is working for Kitsap families in Olympia. His campaign talks about cheaper child care, more health-care workers, fixing the ferry system, helping working families, and children’s behavioral health.
Stands out for arguing the state needs more political balance and lower family costs.
Byrd says Washington needs more balance and accountability. His campaign talks about opposing a state income tax, protecting natural gas use, cheaper and reliable energy, housing people can afford, parent rights in schools, and the cost of gas, electricity, and housing.
County commissioners run county government. They control county budgets, roads, public health, parks, housing programs, county services, and many local policy decisions.
Katie Walters
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out for running on her current county commissioner record and continuing county work already started.
Walters says Kitsap County needs steady and experienced leadership. Her campaign talks about affordable housing, homelessness, health-care worker shortages, city partnerships, parks, the environment, public safety, roads and services, mental health, and being careful with county money.
Stands out as the Republican option for County Commissioner District 3, but this guide could not reach his website to summarize issue details.
Tisdel is listed by VoteWA as the Republican candidate for Kitsap County Commissioner District 3. His campaign website could not be reached by this guide, so there was not enough direct issue text to summarize. Check VoteWA and his campaign site before deciding.
The assessor estimates property values. Those values are used to calculate property taxes. The assessor does not set the tax rate.
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Michael Simonds
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out as the Democratic option for Assessor, but this guide could not find enough direct campaign text to summarize issue details.
Simonds is listed by VoteWA as the Democratic candidate for Kitsap County Assessor. VoteWA did not list a campaign website when this guide was made, so there was not enough direct issue text to summarize. Check VoteWA, the final voters’ pamphlet, and local forums.
Stands out for focusing on accurate property values, public service, and transparency in the Assessor’s Office.
Cook says the Assessor’s Office should be accurate, transparent, and helpful to the public. His campaign talks about clear property values, good customer service, careful use of taxpayer money, and using better technology when it helps.
The auditor runs elections and handles public records work such as recording documents. This office affects ballot access, election administration, and record keeping.
PA
Paul Andrews
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out as the Democratic option for Auditor, but his listed website did not work when this guide was made.
Andrews is listed by VoteWA as the Democratic candidate for Kitsap County Auditor. His listed campaign website did not work when this guide was made, so there was not enough direct issue text to summarize. Check VoteWA and the final voters’ pamphlet.
The county clerk manages Superior Court records and court services. This can affect court paperwork, protection orders, jury administration, passports, and public access to court records.
DTL
David T Lewis III
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out as one of two Democratic candidates for Clerk, but this guide could not find enough direct campaign text to summarize issue details.
Lewis is listed by VoteWA as a Democratic candidate for Kitsap County Clerk. This guide could not find enough direct campaign text to summarize his priorities safely. Check VoteWA, the final voters’ pamphlet, and local forums.
Stands out for proposing simpler court-office processes and clearer public information from the Clerk’s Office.
Kennedy says the County Clerk’s Office should be easier for normal people to use. His campaign talks about faster filings for people without lawyers, easier-to-find court forms, clearer public information about passports, protection orders and jury duty, and fixing office processes without adding staff or budget.
The prosecutor decides how the county handles many criminal cases and gives legal advice to county government. This office affects public safety, fairness, accountability, and how cases are managed.
Joe Lombardi
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out for saying the prosecutor’s office needs better management, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Lombardi says he wants a safer and fairer county justice system. His campaign talks about public safety, accountability, civil rights, transparency, and better management of the prosecutor’s office. He points to experience as a prosecutor, state assistant attorney general, and public defender.
Stands out for running on experience as the current prosecutor and keeping the office stable and professional.
Enright says he wants to keep leading the prosecutor’s office. His campaign talks about public safety, justice, fairness, respect, professional office management, and careful use of resources. He says he has worked in law in Kitsap County for more than 22 years.
The sheriff leads the county law-enforcement agency. This affects patrols, jail work, deputy training, public safety priorities, and how the department works with the community.
Brandon L. Myers
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out for emphasizing long local law-enforcement service, deputy support, transparency, and community partnerships.
Myers says he has more than 23 years of law-enforcement experience in Kitsap County. His campaign talks about public safety, accountability, transparency, deputy training and support, careful spending, working with other agencies, and staying connected to the community.
Stands out for the message “law enforcement above politics” and more than 30 years of law-enforcement leadership.
Kuss’s campaign says “law enforcement above politics” and “service for all.” His site describes more than 30 years of law-enforcement leadership, criminal-justice education, and community service. The site had limited readable issue text, so check VoteWA and his campaign site before deciding.
The treasurer manages county money. This includes collecting taxes, handling payments, investing county funds, and keeping public money organized.
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Pete Boissonneau
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Stands out as the Democratic option for Treasurer, but this guide could not find enough direct campaign text to summarize issue details.
Boissonneau is listed by VoteWA as the Democratic candidate for Kitsap County Treasurer. VoteWA did not list a campaign website when this guide was made, so there was not enough direct issue text to summarize. Check VoteWA, the final voters’ pamphlet, and local forums.
State Supreme Court justices decide major legal cases for Washington. They interpret state law and the state constitution.
CM
Colleen Melody
Nonpartisan
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 1; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 1; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
State Supreme Court justices decide major legal cases for Washington. They interpret state law and the state constitution.
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David Stevens
Nonpartisan
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 3; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 3; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
State Supreme Court justices decide major legal cases for Washington. They interpret state law and the state constitution.
IB
Ian Birk
Nonpartisan
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 4; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 4; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
State Supreme Court justices decide major legal cases for Washington. They interpret state law and the state constitution.
TA
Theo Angelis
Nonpartisan
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 5; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 5; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
State Supreme Court justices decide major legal cases for Washington. They interpret state law and the state constitution.
DLS
Debra L. Stephens
Nonpartisan
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 7; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Stands out as one of two candidates for Supreme Court Position 7; use judicial ratings, VoteWA, and candidate statements to compare.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Court of Appeals, Division 2, District 2 - Judge Position 1
Court of Appeals judges review trial-court decisions. They decide whether the law was applied correctly.
EDP
Erik D. Price
Nonpartisan
Stands out as the listed Court of Appeals candidate in this guide; check VoteWA for whether the race is contested on your final ballot.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
District Court - District Court Judge Department 1
District Court judges handle many local criminal, traffic, civil, and protection-order cases.
CAB
Claire A. Bradley
Nonpartisan
Stands out as the listed District Court Department 1 candidate in this guide; check VoteWA for whether the race is contested on your final ballot.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
District Court - District Court Judge Department 2
District Court judges handle many local criminal, traffic, civil, and protection-order cases.
GMB
Gina M. Buskirk
Nonpartisan
Stands out as the listed District Court Department 2 candidate in this guide; check VoteWA for whether the race is contested on your final ballot.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
District Court - District Court Judge Department 3
District Court judges handle many local criminal, traffic, civil, and protection-order cases.
SRS
Shane R. Seaman
Nonpartisan
Stands out as the listed District Court Department 3 candidate in this guide; check VoteWA for whether the race is contested on your final ballot.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
District Court - District Court Judge Department 4
District Court judges handle many local criminal, traffic, civil, and protection-order cases.
KPK
Kevin P Kelly
Nonpartisan
Stands out as the listed District Court Department 4 candidate in this guide; check VoteWA for whether the race is contested on your final ballot.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Public Utility District No. 1 - Commissioner District 2
Public Utility District commissioners help oversee local utility service, budgets, rates, infrastructure, and long-term planning.
SS
Stacey Smith
Nonpartisan
Stands out as the listed Public Utility District candidate in this guide; check VoteWA for whether the race is contested on your final ballot.
VoteWA listed this candidate, but this generator did not find a candidate statement or campaign website text. Use the official VoteWA profile and final voters’ pamphlet to complete notes.
Parental Right to Review Education Materials, Receive Notifications, and Opt Out of Sexual-Health Education Initiative
Subject
Public education governance
Plain-language summary
Re-enacts Initiative 2081-related parental-rights provisions involving review of materials, notifications, and sexual-health education opt-outs.
YesSupports the proposed change.
NoOpposes the proposed change.
Measure titles and summaries are from Ballotpedia as of August 27, 2026. The Washington Secretary of State says full official measure text, explanatory statements, fiscal impacts, and pamphlet material are posted in VoteWA by mid-September, with printed pamphlets in early October.
Review notes:
Statewide Ballot Measure
Repeal Tax on Household Income Over $1 Million and Prohibit State and Local Taxes on Income Initiative
Subject
Income taxes
Plain-language summary
Repeals the tax on household income over $1 million and prohibits state and local taxes on individual income.
YesSupports the proposed change.
NoOpposes the proposed change.
Measure titles and summaries are from Ballotpedia as of August 27, 2026. The Washington Secretary of State says full official measure text, explanatory statements, fiscal impacts, and pamphlet material are posted in VoteWA by mid-September, with printed pamphlets in early October.
Review notes:
Statewide Ballot Measure
Sex Verification Requirements for Female School Sports Initiative
Subject
Public education governance, athletics, sex and gender
Plain-language summary
Requires school and voluntary nonprofit athletics programs to restrict female-designated competitions based on biological sex verification.
YesSupports the proposed change.
NoOpposes the proposed change.
Measure titles and summaries are from Ballotpedia as of August 27, 2026. The Washington Secretary of State says full official measure text, explanatory statements, fiscal impacts, and pamphlet material are posted in VoteWA by mid-September, with printed pamphlets in early October.
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Person 3
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Congressional District No. 6 - U.S. Representative
Emily Randall / Teresa Fox
Legislative District 23 - State Representative Pos. 1
Tarra Simmons / Daria Ilgen
Legislative District 23 - State Representative Pos. 2
Greg Nance / Lance Byrd
County - Commissioner District 3
Katie Walters / Kevin Tisdel
County - Assessor
Michael Simonds / Phil Cook
County - Auditor
Paul Andrews
County - Clerk
David T Lewis III / Brien Kennedy
County - Prosecuting Attorney
Joe Lombardi / Chad M. Enright
County - Sheriff
Brandon L. Myers / Rick Kuss
County - Treasurer
Pete Boissonneau
Supreme Court - Justice Position #01
Colleen Melody / Scott Edwards
Supreme Court - Justice Position #03
David Stevens / Jaime Michelle Hawk
Supreme Court - Justice Position #04
Ian Birk / Sean O'Donnell
Supreme Court - Justice Position #05
Theo Angelis / Dave Larson
Supreme Court - Justice Position #07
Debra L. Stephens / Todd A. Bloom
Court of Appeals, Division 2, District 2 - Judge Position 1
Erik D. Price
District Court - District Court Judge Department 1
Claire A. Bradley
District Court - District Court Judge Department 2
Gina M. Buskirk
District Court - District Court Judge Department 3
Shane R. Seaman
District Court - District Court Judge Department 4
Kevin P Kelly
Public Utility District No. 1 - Commissioner District 2
Stacey Smith
Ballot measure: Parental Right to Review Education Materials, Receive Notifications, and Opt Out of Sexual-Health Education Initiative
Yes / No / Skip
Ballot measure: Repeal Tax on Household Income Over $1 Million and Prohibit State and Local Taxes on Income Initiative
Yes / No / Skip
Ballot measure: Sex Verification Requirements for Female School Sports Initiative
