Ballots are out, and your voice matters more than ever
The August Primary is a critical moment to shape the future of our communities — and we need your help to get out the vote. The 26th Democrats have done the work to vet and endorse candidates who share our values, and now we’re counting on you to make sure every vote is cast and every door is knocked.
Read on for our endorsed candidates, ways to volunteer, and how you can make an impact this election season.
26th Democrats: 2025 Primary Voters Guide
Endorsed and Approved Candidates
So far the 26th Democrats have voted to endorse or approve 14 candidates for State Senate, City Councils, School Boards and more:
- Washington State Positions
- Deb Krishnadasan for WA State Senator for legislative district (LD) 26
- Pierce County Positions
- Mary Barber – Mayor, Gig Harbor
- Julie Martin – Gig Harbor City Council, Position 4
- Emily Stone – Gig Harbor City Council, Position 3
- Stephen McDuffie – Gig Harbor City Council, Position 2
- Patrick Amman – Gig Harbor City Council, Position 2
- Jonathan Appleton – Peninsula School Board, District 5
- John McCarthy – Port of Tacoma
- Linda Perry – Key Peninsula Parks District
- Mark Michel – Key Peninsula Parks District
- Martha Lantz – Pierce County Charter Review
- Brenda Lykins – Pierce County Charter Review
- Justin Leighton – Pierce County Charter Review
- Kitsap County Positions
- Michael Goodnow – Bremerton City Council
- Brian Pickard – South Kitsap School Board
Become a member and join us at our next general meetings (first Thursday of each month) to vote on our next round of Endorsement recommendations post the Primaries.
