Elections / Endorsements
Skagit County Democrats Announce 2025 Endorsements Following June 14th Meeting
The Skagit County Democrats held their 2025 Endorsement Meeting on Saturday, June 14th, where members came together to consider a slate of local candidates recommended by the Endorsement Committee. After a presentation from Endorsement Committee Chair Bennett Massey-Helber and thoughtful discussion, the membership voted to formally endorse a strong group of candidates running for office across the county.
We are proud to endorse the following candidates:
- Joe Burns, Sedro-Woolley City Council
- Nora Pederson, Sedro-Woolley City Council
- Michelle Moser, Sedro-Woolley School Board
- Hannah Oliver, Mount Vernon City Council
- Anthony Distefano, Mount Vernon City Council
- Stefanie LeJeunesse, Mount Vernon City Council
- Sam Irons, Hospital Commissioner, Hospital District 1
- Germaine Kornegay, Hospital Commissioner, Hospital District 304
Update following August 2nd Central Committee / Membership Meeting
The following Endorsements were approved by the Skagit County Democrats during the Central Committee / Membership Meeting that was held on Saturday, August 2nd.
- Teresa DeLaRosa, Anacortes City Council, Position 4.
- Luke Currier, Anacortes City Council, Position 4.
- Sammy Solano-Rivera, Mount Vernon School Board.
We are also proud to recommend the following candidate:
- Terry Carroll-Gillis, Anacortes Port Commissioner, Position 1
We encourage all our members and supporters to get involved and help these outstanding candidates win their races. Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or spreading the word—your support can make a real difference in shaping the future of Skagit County.
We thank the Endorsement Committee for their diligent work and all the members who participated in this important process. Together, we’re building a better future for Skagit County—one election at a time.
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To find out which positions you’re eligible to run for, head over to myvote.wa.gov, where you’ll be able to find all* of the different jurisdictions you live within under ‘My Elected Officials’.
Please read the Candidate Filing FAQ for more information. If you’re interested in running for office or have any questions, please let us know! Email us at endorsements@skagitdemocrats.org. We will be periodically updating this page with more information as we’re able.
*except Cemetery Districts. We currently only have the written descriptions of those jurisdictions (find those here), and are trying to find something more convenient.