Bremerton / Kitsap County guide for reviewing candidates, ballot measures, and three people's choices before voting.
General election · Tuesday, November 3
Your Ballot Area
Precinct: Bremerton 056 Congressional District: 6 Legislative District: 23 Kitsap Commissioner District: 3 Bremerton Council District: 2 School District: Bremerton
Updated October 19, 2026 using the county pamphlet, state pamphlet and VoteWA. This saved ballot area is a starting point; confirm your own districts in VoteWA.
October 19 update
Your November ballot, in context
This review now covers all 27 candidate contests and 5 measures in Kitsap’s countywide sample ballot. Your own ballot contains only the contests for your address.
Added the PUD electric-facilities proposition and South Kitsap school levy.
Added the six legislative contests for Districts 26 and 35 in a clearly marked section.
Added official portraits, current measure documents, voting help and drop-box information.
The county guide covers local offices and measures; the state guide covers federal, legislative and state judicial contests. Candidate and committee statements express their authors’ views and are not fact-checked endorsements by election officials.
County guide page references below use printed page numbers; PDF links open the matching PDF page. Reviewed October 19, 2026. This is an independent, nonpartisan review tool.
A listed party preference is chosen by the candidate; it does not mean that party nominated or endorsed the candidate.
Use This First
How To Use This Packet
Step 1Review each race
Read the candidate cards and open the official links for more detail.
Step 2Write why
Use the notes area to record issues that matter to you.
Step 3Print the tracker
Use the final tracker as memory support when completing the real ballot.
This is not an official ballot and does not recommend any candidate or measure. Candidate statements are submitted by candidates; election officials say they do not correct typos or verify statements for accuracy.
2026 general election · Pacific time
Dates that matter
Oct 7–9
Kitsap mailing window: ballots began arriving October 7; the county said it would mail ballots by October 9.
Oct 19
No ballot yet? Ask Kitsap Elections for a replacement today.
Oct 24
County’s recommended mail-return date. This is advice for timely postmarking, not the legal voting deadline.
Oct 26
Online registration and updates close. Mailed registration applications must be received by this date.
Oct 31 & Nov 2
Vote centers: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Nov 3 · 8 p.m.
Drop-box deadline. Vote centers open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; in-person registration remains available through 8 p.m. Mailed ballots need a November 3 or earlier postmark.
Call 360-307-8683 or email auditor@kitsap.gov for a lost, damaged or missing ballot. Accessible voting units offer audio and high-contrast text; ask about large-print or Braille pamphlets and accommodations. Accessible voting resources.
Write-ins have filing and counting rules; writing a name alone does not guarantee that vote can be counted. See county guide, p. 2.
Why signatures and election-night results need follow-up
Election staff compare the return-envelope signature with the voter record. A missing or mismatched signature needs correction before the ballot can be accepted. Tracking is available through VoteWA. Results continue changing as eligible ballots are processed; early totals are not final certification. Read about audits, certification and recounts.
Moved, changed your name, or need to update registration?
Check your registration and mailing address in VoteWA. For a name change, submit a new registration with your current signature. Contact Elections about cancelling an old registration or reporting a deceased voter. County registration and eligibility help, pp. 4–5.
Bremerton & Kitsap County
Find a drop box or vote center
Drop boxes accept completed ballots. Vote centers also provide registration, replacement ballots and accessible voting assistance. The county lists 27 drop boxes; use its map for the full directory.
Downtown Bremerton
Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Drive-up drop box
East Bremerton
Sylvan Way Library 1301 Sylvan Way Drive-up drop box
Marvin Williams Center
725 Park Avenue, Bremerton Drop box and vote center
Other vote centers: County Administration Building, 619 Division Street, Port Orchard; Poulsbo Fire Station, 911 NE Liberty Road, Poulsbo. Check the dates above before visiting.
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
Fox emphasizes affordability, public safety, and government accountability.
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
All Kitsap voters vote in this commissioner race in the general election; the primary was limited to District 3. County guide, p. 13.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Candidate overview · claims are attributed to the candidate
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.
Melody lists service on the state Supreme Court and a prior career in civil-rights litigation, public service and teaching at the University of Washington.
Angelis lists current Supreme Court service after private practice involving appeals, intellectual property and free legal representation for vulnerable clients.
Bradley lists District Court service since her 2014 election and earlier prosecutorial work involving domestic violence, sexual assault and crimes against children.
Restores the 2024 Initiative 2081 provisions and reverses the Legislature’s 2025 changes. It alters access to student records, response timelines, medical-service notifications, and certain opt-out rights.
Compare the official explanation, fiscal analysis, and both committees’ arguments before deciding.
Official fiscal estimate: No state fiscal effect is projected. School districts may face minor, unquantified policy-update costs. Read OFM analysis
YesEnact those changes to parental-rights law.
NoKeep the existing law rather than enact this initiative.
Repeals the 9.9% tax on individual income above $1 million scheduled to begin in 2028, and prohibits state and local taxes on or measured by individual income. The Attorney General says related non-income-tax exemptions and credits would remain.
Compare the official explanation, fiscal analysis, and both committees’ arguments before deciding.
Official fiscal estimate: OFM estimates $11.4 billion less state revenue across fiscal years 2027–2031 if the measure passes. This is a projection, not a current household tax bill. Read OFM analysis
YesRepeal the specified tax and enact the income-tax prohibitions.
NoReject this initiative; the enacted tax remains scheduled under current law.
Changes eligibility for female-designated interschool sports at public schools and participating private schools. It requires healthcare-provider verification of biological sex and would generally exclude transgender girls from girls’ teams.
Compare the official explanation, fiscal analysis, and both committees’ arguments before deciding.
Official fiscal estimate: OFM estimates about $21,000 in state costs to update guidance, plus unquantified local school-district costs. It projects no revenue change. Read OFM analysis
YesAdopt the proposed eligibility and verification requirements.
NoKeep existing participation rules rather than enact this initiative.
Would authorize the PUD to build or acquire facilities to generate, transmit or distribute electricity. Approval grants authority; it does not guarantee an electric utility will be created. The board says it would first evaluate feasibility.
Arguments to compare
For committee: favors exploring local control and potentially lower-cost public power.
Against committee: says costs, debt and rates should be established before granting lasting authority.
These are committee positions, not verified predictions. A yes vote is broader than a vote only to commission a study.
District-specific measure · South Kitsap School District
South Kitsap Proposition 1 — Capital levy
Only South Kitsap School District voters. The saved Bremerton School District ballot area at the top of this guide does not imply eligibility for this measure. Confirm your address in VoteWA.
Would fund school safety, technology, accessibility and facility improvements over three years.
Proposed levy collections
Year
Amount
Estimated rate per $1,000 assessed value
2027
$23,488,622
$1.50
2028
$24,192,839
$1.50
2029
$24,918,539
$1.50
Illustration: at the estimated rate, a $500,000 assessed property corresponds to $750 per year for this levy alone. Actual rates depend on assessed values; exemptions may apply.
For committee: emphasizes reliable technology and maintaining aging facilities. Against statement: none submitted after recruitment; that does not establish unanimous support.
These contests appear in the countywide sample ballot, but not on a District 23 ballot. Expand the relevant race if it matches your registration. Candidate names, party preferences and portraits are from the official guides.
Greenfield describes work in special education, college teaching, child protection and early-learning programs, with experience as a small-business owner.
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Three-Person Choice Tracker
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Race / law
Choices
Person 1
Person 2
Person 3
Why / notes
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
IL26-001 — Parental rights in public schools
Yes / No / Skip
IP26-645 — State and local income taxes
Yes / No / Skip
IL26-638 — Eligibility for girls’ school sports
Yes / No / Skip
Kitsap PUD Proposition 1 — Electric facilities
Yes / No
South Kitsap Proposition 1 — Capital levy (district only)
Portraits are reproduced from the official county and state voters’ pamphlets and linked to their source pages. The county cover image is from the Auditor’s elections page. Portraits identify candidates; inclusion is not an endorsement. Official records checked October 19, 2026.
