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Past Elections
2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
2012 Elections;
|
Jurisdiction |
Office |
Candidate(s) |
Democratic status | Election Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | President | Barack Obama | Endorsed | Elected! | ||
| Federal | U.S. Senate | Maria Cantwell | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| Federal |
U.S. House of Representatives, District 2 |
Rick Larsen | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| Federal |
U.S. House of Representatives, District 1 |
Suzan DelBene | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | Governor | Jay Inslee | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | Lt. Governor | Brad Owen | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | Secretary of State | Kathleen Drew | Endorsed | So close... | ||
| State of WA | State Treasurer | Jim McIntire | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | State Auditor | Troy Kelley | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | Attorney General | Bob Ferguson | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | Commissioner of Public Lands | Peter Goldmark | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | Insurance Commissioner | Mike Kreidler | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | 40th Legislative District Senator | Kevin Ranker | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | 40th Legislative District Representative | Kris Lytton | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | 40th Legislative District Representative | Jeff Morris | Endorsed | Elected | ||
| State of WA | 42nd Legislative District Representative | Natalie McClendon | Endorsed | Not Elected | ||
| State of WA | 42nd Legislative District Representative | Matt Krogh | Endorsed | Not Elected | ||
| Whatcom County | Public Utility District, District 2 | Brad Stone | Endorsed | Not Elected | ||
| State of WA | Supreme Court Position 9 | Endorsed | Elected | |||
| Whatcom County | Superior Court Judge, Position 2 | Deborra Garrett | Endorsed | Elected |
2011 Election
Candidates endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats. In races where no endorsement has been made, "Certified" Democratic candidates are listed, according to our Endorsement Policy.
|
Jurisdiction |
Office |
Candidate(s) |
Election Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Co. | Executive | see below | Louws elected |
| Whatcom Co. | Council, District 1 | Pete Kremen | Elected |
| Whatcom Co. | Council, District 2 | Christina Maginnis | Oh, so close! |
| Whatcom Co. | Council, District 3 | Alan Black | Not elected |
| Whatcom Co. | Auditor | J. Lynne Walker | Not elected |
| Whatcom Co. | Treasurer | Steve Oliver | Elected |
|
City of Bellingham |
Mayor |
Dan Pike (Certified) Kelli Linville (Certified) |
Linville elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, Ward 1 | Jack Weiss | Elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, Ward 3 | Cathy Lehman | Elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, Ward 5 | Terry Bornemann | Elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, At-Large | Seth Fleetwood | Elected |
County Executive Update: The two candidates that the Whatcom Democrats endorsed for the County Executive position did not make it through the Primary Election. Of the two candidates who will appear on the November General Election ballot, we RECOMMEND a vote for Jack Louws.
2010 Election
Candidates endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats
| Jurisdiction | Office | Candidate(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | US. Senate | Patty Murray | elected |
| Federal | 2nd Congressional District | Rick Larsen | elected |
| 42nd Leg District | Senate | Pat Jerns | not elected |
| 42nd Leg District | House of Rep, Position 1 | Al Jensen | not elected |
| 42nd Leg District | House of Rep, Position 2 | Kelli Linville | Lost by 154 votes! |
| 40th Leg District | House of Rep, Position 1 | Kris Lytton | elected |
| 40th Leg District | House of Rep, Position 2 | Jeff Morris | elected |
| Whatcom Co | Council District 1, Position B |
Jean Melious Interview on KGMI |
not elected |
| WA State | Supreme Court, Position 6 | WA State Democrats endorsement Charles Wiggins | elected |
2009 Election
Candidates endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats
| Jurisdiction | Office | Candidate(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Co. | Council, Dist 1 | Dan McShane | not elected |
| Whatcom Co. | Council, Dist 2 | Ken Mann | Elected |
| Whatcom Co. | Council, Dist 3 | Carl Weimer | Elected |
| Whatcom Co. | Council, At-Large | Laurie Caskey-Schreiber | not elected |
| Port of Bellingham | Commissioner, Dist 1 | John Blethen | not elected |
| Port of Bellingham | Commissioner, Dist 2 |
Michael McAuley |
Elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, Ward 2 | Gene Knutson | Elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, Ward 4 | Stan Snapp | Elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, Ward 6 |
Catherine Chambers Michael Lilliquist |
Lilliquist Elected |
| City of Bellingham | Council, At-Large | Seth Fleetwood | Elected |
| Bellingham School District | Position 5 | Scott Stockburger | Elected |
2008 Election — YES WE DID!
Local Election Results
State-wide Election Results
Candidates Endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats
| Jurisdiction | Office | Candidate(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | President | Barack Obama | elected |
| Federal | Vice President | Joe Biden | elected |
| 2nd Congressional District | U.S. Representative | Rick Larsen | elected |
| State Of Washington | Governor | Chris Gregoire | elected |
| State Of Washington | Lt. Governor | Brad Owen | elected |
| State Of Washington | Treasurer | Jim McIntire | elected |
| State Of Washington | Attorney General | John Ladenburg | not elected |
| State Of Washington | Auditor | Brian Sonntag | elected |
| State Of Washington | Commissioner of Public Lands | Peter Goldmark | elected |
| State Of Washington | Insurance Commissioner | Mike Kreidler | elected |
| State Of Washington | Sup. Public Instruction | no endorsement* | Dorn elected |
| 40th Legislative District | Senate | Kevin Ranker | elected |
| 40th Legislative District | Representative, Position 1 | Dave Quall | elected |
| 40th Legislative District | Representative, Position 2 | Jeff Morris | elected |
| 42nd Legislative District | Representative, Position 1 | Mark Flanders | Not elected |
| 42nd Legislative District | Representative, Position 2 | Kelli Linville | elected |
* Randy Dorn* endorsed by the WA State Democratic Party
2007 Election
Primary Election Election Results
General Election Election Results
General Election
Candidates Endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats
| Jurisdiction | Office | Candidate(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | Mayor | Dan Pike | elected |
| Dan McShane | |||
| Bellingham Ward 1 | City Council | Jack Weiss | elected |
| Bellingham Ward 3 | City Council | Barry Buchanan | elected |
| Bellingham Ward 4 | City Council | Stan Snapp | elected |
| Bellingham Ward 5 | City Council | Terry Bornemann | elected |
| Bellingham | City Council (at large) | Louise Bjornson | elected |
| Whatcom County Races | |||
| Whatcom County District 1 | County Council | Bob Kelly | elected |
| Whatcom County District 2 | County Council | Ken Mann | so close! |
| Whatcom County | Executive | Pete Kremen | elected |
| Whatcom County | Auditor | Shirley Forslof | elected |
| Whatcom County | Treasurer | Steve Oliver | elected |
| Whatcom County | Sheriff | Bill Elfo |
elected |