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July 10, 2025: Endorsement Recommendations
The LD 26 Democrats Executive Board has completed interviews with Democratic candidates for the following positions and is recommending the listed candidates for endorsement. This will be part of the Thursday, July 10 General Meeting agenda and we will be asking the membership to vote on these recommendations.

Recommended for Endorsement:
- Martha Lantz – Pierce County Charter Review
- Brenda Lykins – Pierce County Charter Review
- Justin Leighton – Pierce County Charter Review
Recommended for Approval:
- Stephen McDuffie – Gig Harbor City Council, Position 2
- Patrick Amman – Gig Harbor City Council, Position 2
Summer Canvas for Deb Krishnadasan
Help introduce Deb Krishnadasan to voters across the 26th LD as we work to get her elected to State Senate this November. Learn more at https://www.debkforsenate.com/events
- WED, 7/2 5:00 P.M. – GIG HARBOR KENNETH LEO MARVIN VETS MEMORIAL PARK
- SAT, 7/5 10:00 A.M. – PORT ORCHARD CLAYTON PLAYGROUND
- WED, 7/9 5:00 P.M. – GIG HARBOR KENNETH LEO MARVIN VETS MEMORIAL PARK
- SAT, 7/12 10:00A.M. – BREMERTON KIWANIS PARK
- WED, 7/16 5:00 P.M. – GIG HARBOR KENNETH LEO MARVIN VETS MEMORIAL PARK
- SAT, 7/19 10:00 A.M. – PORT ORCHARD CLAYTON PLAYGROUND
- WED, 7/23 5:00 P.M. – PORT ORCHARD CLAYTON PLAYGROUND
- SAT, 7/26 11:00A.M. BREMERTON EVERGREEN ROTARY PARK
- WED, 7/30 5:00 P.M. – GIG HARBOR KENNETH LEO MARVIN VETS MEMORIAL PARK
- SAT 8/2 10:00 A.M. – GIG HARBOR KENNETH LEO MARVIN VETS MEMORIAL PARK
- SUN, 8/3 10:00A.M. – BREMERTON KIWANIS PARK
Contact Zach at 253-285-8783 or zach@debkforsenate.com to RSVP!
26th Democrats: 2025 Summer Events
Find us at these events across the 26LD in Pierce and Kitsap Counties this summer! We’ll be sharing info about the 26th LD and the candidates we endorse. We’re always looking for volunteers to help us at these events, please reach out to 26thdemocrats@gmail.com for information about how to get involved or if you now of an event you think we should be at!

June

Gig Harbor Maritime Fest & Parade – Saturday June 7
- Join the LD26 Democrats and march in the parade! Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Website: Maritime Gig Festival
No Kings Day of Action – Saturday, June 14
- Join our friends at Indivisible Gig Harbor and Indivisible Bremerton to show solidarity with the national No Kings Protests.
  - Gig Harbor: 12:00 PM Location: Pt. Fosdick/Olympic Drive
  - Bremerton: 12:30 PM Location: Manette Bridge
LD 26 Annual Bridge to Bridge Fundraiser – Saturday, June 14
- Get your tickets for the LD26 Democrats Fundraiser and Live Auction in Gig Harbor! Time: 5:30 PM Website: Tickets on Act Blue
Bremerton Juneteenth – Saturday, June 14 and Thursday, June 19
- Looking for volunteers to attend and represent the 26LD Dems at these events:
- Bremerton: 23rd Annual Kitsap Juneteenth Freedom March and Festival: Saturday, June 14th
  - Freedom March Time: 10:00 AM Location: Norm Dicks Government Center, Bremerton (speakers and march to Evergreen Park)
  - Freedom Festival Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Evergreen Park, Bremerton Music – Games – Booths – Dancing – Food – Fun – Family Friendly Fellowship
- Bremerton: Juneteenth Block Party – Thursday June 19th
  - Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Location: 2901 Perry Avenue, Bremerton – DJ – Music – Food – Beer Garden – Dancing – Painting –Fun!
Additional Juneteenth events across Kitsap and Pierce Counties:
- First Annual Juneteenth Black Film Festival: June 6th
  - Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Location: SeeFilm in Bremerton
- Bainbridge Juneteenth: Friday, June 13th
  - Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Bainbridge Town Square and Performing Arts Center. Music – Food – Entertainment – Art – Sign Making for Kitsap Juneteenth Freedom Festival March and Festival
- Tacoma 2025 Juneteenth Commemoration: Thursday June 19, 2025
  - Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Washington State History Museum
Kitsap Democrats – General Meeting, June 16 and 17
- Attend the next membership meeting at the Cloverleaf Sports Bar n Grill in Bremerton on June 16^th or
- Join in a zoom meeting with State Democratic Party Chair, Shasti Conrad on June 17^th, 5:00PM (Zoom Link).
Gig Harbor Pride – Saturday, June 21
- Looking for volunteers to attend and represent the 26LD Dems.
  - Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Skansie Brothers Park | Gig Harbor Website
Additional June Pride events across Kitsap and Pierce Counties:
- Bainbridge Pride Fest Saturday, June 21
  - Time: 1:00 – 6:00 PM Location: Waterfront Park Website
- Poulsbo Pride Sunday, June 22
  - Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Raab Park Website
- Tacoma Pride Saturday, July 12
  - Location: Wright Park | https://tacomapride.org/
Deb Krishnadasan’s Campaign Kickoff – Tuesday, June 24
- Let’s come together, hear about Deb’s work and vision, and learn how you can be a part of her campaign.
  - Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Location: Sehmel Homestead Park: Volunteer Vern Pavilion
  - Donations are greatly appreciated but not required.
- To RSVP, Click Here or email tessa@bluewavepolitics.com.
Port Orchard Fathoms o’ Fun Festival & Parade – Saturday June 28
- Join the LD26 Democrats and march in the parade! Time: 4:00 – 10:00 PM, Parade: 6:00PM https://www.fathomsofun.org/grand-parade
July

26th Democrats – General Meeting, Thursday, July 10
- 6pm at Pen-Met Parks, Gig Harbor (Hybrid, stay tuned for Zoom link!)
Kitsap Pride Saturday, July 19
- Looking for volunteers to attend and represent the 26LD Dems. Location: Kitsap County Fairgrounds | https://kitsappride.org
August

26th Democrats – General Meeting, Thursday, August 7
- 6pm in Bremerton (Hybrid, stay tuned for Zoom link!)
Bremerton Blackberry Festival Weekend of August 30
- Looking for volunteers to attend and represent the 26LD Dems. Location: Bremerton Waterfront https://www.blackberryfestival.org

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