Monthly Meeting Zoom

Hello 23rd LD Democrats

            I am greatly honored that you elected me to be your new Chair.   The gavel that was passed to me is inscribed “..to Remo Barr 12 Dec 2004 - 14 Dec 2008”.   I witnessed the hard work and dedication of her and her successors; Rob Gelder, Kol Medina, Mary Bryant and Val Torrens.  The inscription reminds me that our successful democratic organization has been built steadily over decades.  An individual is the Chair for an interval, but the community we serve, our Democratic values, our hopes and dreams are not cyclic.  Campaigns and resolutions come and go but our commitment to democracy, inclusion, dignity and respect and a government that enables that is our north star.        

            I want to thank Val Torrens for her years of dedication to the LD and her hard work year after year as LD23 Chair.  So many of us have learned a great deal about politics, whether very local or national, from her.  And I want to thank Patrick Wright for so adeptly handling the unexpected work of our leadership transition as Vice Chair and then Interim Chair.   

I extend a warm welcome to our two newly elected members of the Executive Board, John Gustafson and Leiyomi Preciado.  I also want to publicly thank the folks who worked so hard to pull of our annual Salmon Dinner/Auction at the start of September.  Patrick Wright and Kathy Canderle were at the center of all things big and small.  Mary Bryant solicited, displayed and organized the Silent and Live Auctions.   Alice McCain got donors and ran the Dessert Dash.  Clarence Moriwaki gave the Keynote Speech that underscored Democratic values and Drew Hansen excelled as Auctioneer.  Lastly at the check-in table I want to thank Greg Relaford, Danielle Turner and Aaron Cornette.  There were others helping in so many other ways too.

Here’s what is coming in the near future: 

• ·      Please join a campaign team to help Get Out the Vote.  Or join more than one.
• ·      Ballots drop 9 Oct.  Our County Auditor, Paul Andrews, has moved this up a week to give ample time to vote in case the Trump Administration interferes with mail in voting.  Best to vote early and use the drop box.
• ·      We’ll have a regular membership meeting on 22 October at the Poulsbo Library.  It will include an election of a new Vice Chair and a new Treasurer.
• ·      Election Day is 3 November.  But, you all will have voted way before that, right?!

Ted Jones,

Chair LD 23 Democrats

We are proud to announce our endorsements for the November 3, 2026 election!

Tarra Simmons Washington House Of Representatives District 23-Position 1
https://www.electtarrasimmons.com/

Chad Enright Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney
https://www.electchadenright.com/

Greg Nance Washington House Of Representatives District 23-Position 2
https://www.gregnance.com/

Dave Lewis Kitsap County Clerk
https://www.facebook.com/davidtlewisforclerk/

Katie Walters Kitsap County Commissioner District 3
https://www.electkatiewalters.com/

Paul Andrews Kitsap County Auditor
https://youtu.be/hBXRF1RHL3I?si=ISTSq3qT7K6Ucsni

Brandon Meyers Kitsap County Sheriff
https://brandonforsheriff.com/

Events

Salmon Dinner 2026

PHOTOS

Kitsap County

Ballot Drop Locations

Salmon Dinner 2026

PHOTOS