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2026 Primary Election Candidate Interviews

For the August 4th Primary, the League of Women Voters of Kitsap conducted individual interviews for races where there are more than two candidates vying for election. Candidates were asked to make an introductory statement, then answer three questions submitted by the public.

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Legislative races
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Kitsap County races
Our recordings will also air on BKAT, Kitsap's public access TV station.  See BKAT schedule

Recordings by other Leagues

 

Washington State Supreme Court races
US House of Representatives, Congressional District 6

Legislative District 23 State Representative, Pos. 1

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist. 23 State Rep, Pos. 1


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Daria Ilgen and Tarra Simmons, candidates for Legislative District 23 State Representative, Position 1, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Daria Ilgen, Legislative District 23 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 1

Tarra Simmons, Legislative District 23 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 1

Legislative District 23 State Representative, Pos. 2

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist. 23 State Rep, Pos. 2

 

This is a combined recording of the interviews with Kristin Lillegard, Greg Nance, and Lance Byrd, candidates for Legislative District 23 State Representative, Position 2, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Kristin Lillegard, Legislative District 23 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 2

Greg Nance, Legislative District 23 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 2

Lance Byrd, Legislative District 23 State Rep, Candidate, Pos. 2

Legislative District 26 State Senator

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist. 26 State Senator


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Gary Parker and Deborah Krishnadasan, candidates for Legislative District 26 State Senator, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Gary Parker, Legislative District 26 State Senator Candidate

Deborah Krishnadasan, Legislative District 26 State Senator Candidate

Legislative District 26 State Representative, Pos. 1

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist. 26 State Rep Pos.1


This is a combined recording of the interviews with David Olson, Adison Richards, and Natalie Bornfleth, candidates for Legislative District 26 State Representative, Position 1, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

David Olson, Legislative District 26 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 1

Adison Richards, Legislative District 26 State Rep, Candidate, Pos. 1

Natalie Bornfleth, Legislative District 26 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 1

Legislative District 26 State Representative, Pos. 2

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist. 26 State Representative, Pos. 2


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Katy Cornell, Renee Hernandez Greenfield, Randy Phillips, and Tedd Wetherbee, candidates for Legislative District 26 State Representative, Position 2, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Katy Cornell, Legislative District 26 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 2

Renee Hernandez Greenfield, Legislative District 26 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 2

Randy Phillips, Legislative District 26 State Rep, Candidate, Pos. 2

Tedd Wetherbee, Legislative District 26 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 2

Legislative District 35 State Senator

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist. 35 State Senator


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Carolina Mejia and Drew C MacEwen, candidates for Legislative District 35 State Senator, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Carolina Mejia, Legislative District 35 State Senator Candidate

Drew C MacEwen, Legislative District 35 State Senator Candidate

Legislative District 35 State Representative, Pos. 1

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist 35 State Rep Pos. 1


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Jim Pierson, Dan Griffey, and Shaena Garberich, candidates for Legislative District 35 State Representative, Position 1, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Jim Pierson, Legislative District 35 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 1

Dan Griffey, Legislative District 35 State Rep. Candidate, Pos. 1

Shaena Garberich, Legislative District 35 State Rep, Candidate, Pos. 1

Legislative District 35 State Representative, Pos. 2

All Candidate Interviews for Legislative Dist 35 State Rep Pos. 2


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Travis Couture and Maria Littlesun, candidates for Legislative District 35 State Representative, Position 2, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Travis Couture, Legislative District 35 State Rep, Candidate, Pos. 2

Maria Littlesun, Legislative District 35 State Rep, Candidate, Pos. 2

County Commissioner, District 3

All Candidate Interviews for Kitsap County Commissioner, Dist. 3


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Kevin Tisdel and Katie Walters, candidates for Kitsap County Commissioner, District 3, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Kevin Tisdel, County Commissioner Candidate, District 3

Katie Walters, County Commissioner Candidate, District 3

County Assessor

All Candidate Interviews for Kitsap County Assessor


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Phil Cook and Michael Simonds, candidates for Kitsap County Assessor, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Phil Cook, County Assessor Candidate

Michael Simonds, County Assessor Candidate

County Clerk

All Candidate Interviews for Kitsap County Clerk


This is a combined recording of the interviews with David T Lewis III and Brien Kennedy, candidates for Kitsap County Clerk, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

David T Lewis III, County Clerk Candidate

Brien Kennedy, County Clerk Candidate

County Prosecuting Attorney

All Candidate Interviews for Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Joe Lombardi and Chad M. Enright, candidates for Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Joe Lombardi, County Prosecuting Attorney Candidate

Chad M. Enright, County Prosecuting Attorney Candidate

County Sheriff

All Candidate Interviews for Kitsap County Sheriff


This is a combined recording of the interviews with Rick Kuss and Brandon L. Myers, candidates for Kitsap County Sheriff, conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

All interviews begin with an introduction explaining why they are running for office. Candidates then answer three questions, allowing 90 seconds to answer each question.


Go to our YouTube channel to see individual recordings of each candidate:

Rick Kuss, County Sheriff Candidate

Brandon L. Myers, County Sheriff Candidate

Washington State Supreme Court

The WA State Supreme Court has nine justices; five of these positions are up for election this year.

Hear directly from the candidates in their own words. Each video interview is paired with a short biography to help you prepare to vote.

 Watch the interviews on the LWVWA website 


US House of Representatives, Congressional District 6

Candidate Interviews for US Representative for Congressional District 6


Primary Election Candidates Forum for Washington's Congressional District 6 moderated by the League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County.

All candidates were offered the opportunity to appear in this Candidates Forum.  Brian P. O'Gorman, Macy Jones, and Leon Lawson participated.

Links to information about all candidates running for Representative for Congressional District 6: 

Emily Randall - https://electemilyrandall.com
Brian P. O'Gorman - https://www.brian4wa6.com
Teresa Fox - https://foxforwa.com
Macy Jones - https://macyjonesforcongress.com
Leon Lawson - https://lawsonforwashington.com

Watch Recordings on BKAT (Kitsap's public access TV station)

BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television) will be airing our recordings on Comcast channel 12 and Astound/Wave Channel 3.  Here's the schedule:

LWVK 2026 Primary Candidate Interviews 35th Leg. Dist.
Sunday 7/12 4:30pm
Sunday 7/19 4:30pm
Saturday 8/1 3:00pm

Actual start times:
Sunday 7/12 and 7/19
WA 35th Leg. Dist. Senator. 4:30pm
WA 35th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 1. 4:47pm
WA 35th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 2. 5:09pm

Actual start times:
Saturday 8/1
WA 35th Leg. Dist. Senator. 3:00pm
WA 35th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 1. 3:17pm
WA 35th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 2. 3:39pm

LWVK 2026 Primary Candidate Interviews 26th Leg. Dist.
Sunday 7/12 5:30pm
Sunday 7/19 5:30pm
Friday 7/31 7:30pm

Actual start times:
Sunday 7/12 and 7/19
WA 26th Leg. Dist. Senator.  5:30pm
WA 26th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 1.  5:48pm
WA 26th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 2.  6:15pm

Actual start times:
Friday 7/31
WA 26th Leg. Dist. Senator.  7:30pm
WA 26th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 1.  7:48pm
WA 26th Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 2.  8:15pm

LWVK 2026 Primary Candidate Interviews 23rd Leg. Dist.
Sunday 7/12 3:30pm
Sunday 7/19 3:30pm
Saturday 8/1 2:00pm

Actual start times:
Sunday 7/12 and 7/19
WA 23rd Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 1.  3:30pm
WA 23rd Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 2.  3:49pm

Actual start times:
Saturday 8/1 
WA 23rd Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 1.  2:00pm
WA 23rd Leg. Dist. Rep. Postion 2.  2:19pm

LWVK 2026 Primary Candidate Interviews, Kitsap County Offices
Sunday 7/12 1pm
Sunday 7/19 1pm
Monday 7/27 9:00pm

Actual start times:
Sunday 7/12 and 7/19
Kitsap County Sheriff.  1:00pm
Kitsap County Commissioner Dist. 3.  1:21pm
Kitsap County Prosecutor.  1:39pm
Kitsap County Assessor.  1:59pm
Kitsap County Clerk.   2:18pm

Actual start times:
Monday 7/27
Kitsap County Sheriff.  9:00pm
Kitsap County Commissioner Dist. 3.  9:21pm
Kitsap County Prosecutor.  9:39pm
Kitsap County Assessor.  9:59pm
Kitsap County Clerk.   10:18pm

About the League
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that provides voter information and encourages citizen participation in government. We do not support or oppose any party or candidate.

About Our Forums and Candidate Interviews
The Kitsap League uses questions submitted in advance of the forum or interview.  We may adjust the wording to keep the questions neutral and nonpartisan.  We may not have time to ask all of the submitted questions.

All candidates are invited to participate. 

About Our Recordings
The recordings of our forums and interviews are owned by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap and may not be used for any purpose without the express written permission of the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.
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