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Elected Offices

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🦅Federal Offices

U.S. Congress – 2nd District

Federal Office|Congressional District, Congressional District 2

Office Partisan Status
Partisan Office
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
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Party: Democrat
None
Term Length
2 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 2 years
Annual Salary
$174,000
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,740
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible for party endorsement
Description of the Office
U.S. Congress, House of Representatives
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()
📜 State Offices

State Representative, Pos 1

State Office|Legislative District, Legislative District 40

Office Partisan Status
Partisan Office
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
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Party: Democrat
none
Term Length
2 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 2 years
Annual Salary
$72,494
Estimated Filing Fee
$677
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible for party endorsement
Description of the Office
Members of the House of Representatives serve in the lower chamber. Each representative is elected from the same district but serves in one of two positions (1 and 2). They introduce and vote on legislation, serve on committees, and represent constituent interests.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

State Representative, Pos 2

State Office|Legislative District, Legislative District 40

Office Partisan Status
Partisan Office
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
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Party: Democrat
Term Length
2 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 2 years
Annual Salary
$72,494
Estimated Filing Fee
$677
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible for party endorsement
Description of the Office
Members of the House of Representatives serve in the lower chamber. Each representative is elected from the same district but serves in one of two positions (1 and 2). They introduce and vote on legislation, serve on committees, and represent constituent interests.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()
⚖️ Judicial Offices

San Juan District Court Judge

Judicial Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Carolyn M. Jewett
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$179,351
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,741
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The San Juan County District Court Judge is an elected nonpartisan official who presides over the “Court of Limited Jurisdiction.” While the Superior Court handles high-stakes felonies and large lawsuits, the District Court is often referred to as the “people’s court” because it manages the highest volume of cases affecting daily life in the islands.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Washington State Supreme Court Justice Position 1

Judicial Offices|Washington Statewide, Washington State At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Run For Office
Party:
Term Length
2 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Appointment then election
Annual Salary
$269,924
Estimated Filing Fee
$2,620.11
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The Washington State Supreme Court’s responsibilities include reviewing appeals from lower courts, interpreting the state constitution, statutes, and common law; establishing rules for court procedures and evidence; and overseeing the administration of the entire state court system in the state.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Washington State Supreme Court Justice Position 3

Judicial Offices|Washington Statewide, Washington State At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
No party listed on ballot
Candidate for Office
David Stevens
Party:
Term Length
6 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 6 years
Annual Salary
$269,924
Estimated Filing Fee
$2,620.11
Endorsement Eligibility
Recommended, but not endorsed
Description of the Office
The Washington State Supreme Court’s responsibilities include reviewing appeals from lower courts, interpreting the state constitution, statutes, and common law; establishing rules for court procedures and evidence; and overseeing the administration of the entire state court system in the state.
SJCRP Recommendation
Recommended candidate listed belowDavid Stevens (N/A)
David Stevens is the mason county superior court judge. The Washington State Republican Party has Recommended him for the Washington State Supreme court. He Follows the US Constitution and the Washington State Constitution and explains issues in plain english.

Washington State Supreme Court Justice Position 4

Judicial Offices|Washington Statewide, Washington State At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Run For Office
Party:
Term Length
6 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 6 years
Annual Salary
$269,924
Estimated Filing Fee
$2,620.11
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The Washington State Supreme Court’s responsibilities include reviewing appeals from lower courts, interpreting the state constitution, statutes, and common law; establishing rules for court procedures and evidence; and overseeing the administration of the entire state court system in the state.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Washington State Supreme Court Justice Position 7

Judicial Offices|Washington Statewide, Washington State At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Debra Stephens
Party:
Term Length
8 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 6 years
Annual Salary
$269,924
Estimated Filing Fee
$2,620.11
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The Washington State Supreme Court’s responsibilities include reviewing appeals from lower courts, interpreting the state constitution, statutes, and common law; establishing rules for court procedures and evidence; and overseeing the administration of the entire state court system in the state.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Washington State Supreme Court Justice Position 5

Judicial Offices|Washington Statewide, Washington State At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
No party listed on ballot
Candidate for Office
Dave Larson
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Appointment then election
Annual Salary
$269,924
Estimated Filing Fee
$2,620.11
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The Washington State Supreme Court’s responsibilities include reviewing appeals from lower courts, interpreting the state constitution, statutes, and common law; establishing rules for court procedures and evidence; and overseeing the administration of the entire state court system in the state.
SJCRP Recommendation
Recommended candidate listed belowDave Larson (N/A)
The Washington State Republican party has recommended Dave Larson for the Washington State supreme court. He is a upstanding judge that will be a great voice for us all.
🌲San Juan County Wide Offices

County Council District 3

San Juan County Wide Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large, From Shaw or Lopez

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Try Running for Office
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$139,214
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,392.14
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The San Juan County Council is the legislative body of San Juan County Washington. The council adopts laws, sets policy, and creates and approves the budget for the county. The council consists of 3 members elected at large, one from each residency district.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Assessor

San Juan County Wide Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Try Running for Office
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$155,401
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,554
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The Assessor office is responsible for fairly and accurately valuing the county’s approximately 20,000 real property parcels; business and personal property for tax purposes. The office provides assistance on assessments, value notices, tax exemptions, current use programs, and appeals.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Auditor

San Juan County Wide Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Try Running for Office
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$155,401
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,554
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
Key responsibilities for the Auditor include managing county finances (such as budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, grant compliance, and audits), administering all elections and voter registration, processing vehicle/vessel and other licenses (including marriage and dog licenses), and maintaining the official public record by indexing, organizing, and recording deeds, plats, surveys, and other instruments for easy retrieval.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

County Clerk

San Juan County Wide Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Try Running for Office
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$155,401
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,554
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
The County Clerk maintains all Superior Court case files and financial transactions (such as fines, fees, restitution, and trust funds), processing court filings (including electronic e-filing), managing jury duty processes, handling passport applications and renewals, providing bail bonding information, issuing notary services, and assisting with court proceedings.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Treasurer

San Juan County Wide Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Try Running for Office
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$155,401
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,554
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
Key responsibilities for the Treasurer include acting as the depository for all county funds (receipting, disbursing, investing, and accounting for monies from various sources, including fees from other offices, state/federal allocations, and tax collections); collecting real and personal property taxes (billing property owners based on the Assessor’s rolls); managing online tax payments, auto-pay programs, and delinquency processes (including foreclosures when necessary); handling real estate excise taxes as an agent for the state; and preparing monthly financial reports to ensure transparency and proper fund allocation.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Sheriff

San Juan County Wide Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large

Office Partisan Status
Nonpartisan Office
“This is a nonpartisan office under Washington State law. Party affiliations are provided for informational purposes only and do not appear on the ballot.”
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Try Running for Office
Party:
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$192,289
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,923
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible due to nonpartisan status
Description of the Office
Key responsibilities for the Sheriff include upholding the US Constitution and state Constitution, providing full-spectrum law enforcement on both land and water, maintaining the county jail and 72-hour holding facility, operating the Emergency-911 communications center, providing courthouse and courtroom security, serving civil processes (such as writs, evictions, and seizures), coordinating emergency management and search and rescue, handling concealed pistol licenses and firearm transfers, managing sex offender registration, and collaborating with partner agencies (including mutual aid with the National Park Service and Washington State Patrol) to enforce federal, state, and local laws while fostering safer communities through prevention, education, and responsive policing.
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()

Prosecuting Attorney

San Juan County Wide Offices|San Juan County, Washington State, San Juan County At Large

Office Partisan Status
Partisan Office
Ballot Party Label
Candidate for Office
Try Running for Office
Party: Democrat
Term Length
4 years
Next Election Year
2026
Election Cycle
Every 4 years
Annual Salary
$240,542
Estimated Filing Fee
$1,896.90
Endorsement Eligibility
Not eligible for party endorsement
Description of the Office
Key responsibilities for the Prosecuting Attorney include serving as the state’s attorney in all adult and juvenile criminal cases (prosecuting violations of state and local laws); providing comprehensive victim services for crime victims and families; acting as the County’s “law firm” by advising elected officials, boards, commissions, and school districts on civil matters (including litigation, land use, code enforcement, environmental, employment, contracts, real estate, and more);
SJCRP Recommendation
To be announced ()
🏛️ Town of Friday Harbor Offices
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🏝️ San Juan Island Offices
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🏝️ Orcas Island Offices
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🏝️ Lopez Island Offices
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🏝️ Shaw Island Offices
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🏝️ Stuart Island Offices
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Levies & Bonds

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County Wide

San Juan County Levy Lid Lift

Name: Prop 1. Regular Property
Tax Levy Lid Lift

Type: Levy

Election: April Special Election

Levy Rate: $0.85 per $1,000

SJCRP Recommendation:  Vote NO

Term length: Forever

Reason for recommendation: 

San Juan County is requesting a levy lid lift in an April Special Election to $.85/$1000 of property value. 

The statement on the county website is the same levy rate that was approved in 2019. What they fail to  mention is that in 2019, from the San Juan Assessor’s information, the value of the taxable land was  $7,543,576,994. (yes, that is $7 billion plus dollars!) 

This year’s (2026) taxable land value is $14,659,653,033. That means that we would basically double the  taxes collected for the county if we are using the same rate as was approved in 2019. 

To lift the levy lid is an excessive increase in the taking of individuals’ money. 

Then there is the comparison with other counties of approximately the same size as San Juan County. 

San Juan County current population is estimated for 2026 as 18,794. The budget for expenses in 2025 in  San Juan County was $144,500,873. 

In Asotin County, with a population of 22,500 their budget is $47,349,000. 

Klickitat County population is 23,400, yet their budget is $64,870,000. 

Pacific County has a population of 25,000 with a budget of $64,547,000. 

Pend Oreille has a population of 14,050 and expenses of $15,651,000. 

Even if you add 20%  to the above budgets because of the increased cost of living in San Juan County, the most any of the above counties would budget or spend is $77,844,000. 

The conclusion to the above information is that San Juan County already exceeds what other counties of  similar sizes are spending by about 53% or by about $66 million dollars. San Juan county is foolishly wasting money on a variety of programs and studies and needs to cut it down. This levy would allow the county to continue throwing money around with little to no accountability. 

Increasing Levies(taxes) increases rents and the cost of living in SJC. Many are leaving SJC already due to  financial strain. 

Is this request for more of our money necessary? NO 

Is this request for more of our money excessive? YES 

Is this request for more of our money damaging? YES 

Save SJC. We must vote NO on this levy lid lift.

Town of Friday Harbor

San Juan Island

Orcas Island

Lopez Island

Lopez Island Parks and Rec Levy

Name: Lopez Parks and Rec Prop 1. Levy

Type: Levy

Election: April Special Election

Levy Rate: $0.23 per $1,000

SJCRP Recommendation:  Vote NO

Term length: Forever

Reason for recommendation: 

This Levy was already Voted down by the people of Lopez Island in December and they are trying again to squeez it by. The people of Lopez don’t need more taxes. The main reason for this tax is to fund sports, but the school is already well funded and needs to Redirect it’s funds to sports. The Kids of Lopez are currently still able to play sports.

 

Shaw Island

Initiatives

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il26-001 : Restoring parents' rights

IL26-001

Restoring Parents’ Rights

SJCRP Recommends: Vote YES

Parents Have The Right To Know

This measure would allow parents and guardians of public-school children to review instructional materials and inspect student records, including health and disciplinary records, upon request. It would require public schools to provide parents and guardians with certain notifications, including about medical services given and when students are taken off campus; access to calendars and certain policies; and written notice and opportunities to opt students out of comprehensive sexual-health education and answering certain surveys or assignments.

  • Parents now have the right to ask school administrators for information pertaining to their students’ education.
  • Schools are legally required to give parents all information about what medical, physical or educational materials are being provided to students.
  • IL26-001 makes parents active stakeholders in the lives of their children since they are their greatest advocates.
  • Restores the previously passed parents bill of rights I-2081 in 2024.

 

il26-638 : protecting girls' sports

IL26-638

Protecting Girls’ Sports

SJCRP Recommends: Vote YES

Girls Have The Right To Play Fair Sports

This measure would prohibit students it defines as “biologically male” from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students’ healthcare providers.

  • Sports intended for Females will only be for biological females.
  • The student’s healthcare provider will verify their biological sex. This can be done by the already required physical exam, a cheek swab, or a blood test.
  • Girls have a right to not undress in front of biological males.

 

County Charter Review

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Charter Review Commissioners District 1 (San Juan)
Charter Review Commissioners District 2 (Orcas)
Charter Review Commissioners District 3 (Lopez and Shaw)

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