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Susan Stone brought a symbolic stuffed cat to last week’s Kamala Harris rally. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Jefferson County Democrats last week held an impromptu rally in honor of Kamala Harris, the recently anointed presidential candidate. The July 30 rally occurred
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Congressional candidate Emily Randall serves Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton some beans. Her opponent, Hilary Franz, is in the background, along with Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race on Sunday, two hours
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State Senate candidate Marcia Kelbon, left, chats with Jefferson County District 1 candidate Heather Dudley-Nollette at a recent forum. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The Washington State Primary, where all races are narrowed down to the top two prevailing candidates regardless of
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Clockwise from upper left: Fred Obee, Heidi Haney, Neil Nelson, and Theo Howard [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] by Charlie Bermant Four people applied for the open Port Townsend City Council position seeking to complete the term of Aislinn Palmer, who resigned in May. The four hopefuls, listed here in
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Democratic Legislative candidates Mike Chapman (left) and Steve Tharinger [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The last “normal” General Election took place in November 2018. Since then, technology and COVID conspired to transform the political process, changing how candidates interact with voters into one
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Republican Congressional candidate Drew MacEwen, during a recent Port Townsend appearance. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant NEWS: Drew MacEwen Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen announced in December 2023 his intention to run for the 6th District congressional seat
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Correction: An earlier version of this stated, “County commissioners in Districts 1 and 2 are paid $93,847 per year, while District 3 earns $103,169.” We have added, “All three districts will receive the higher amount after this year's election.
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant [caption id align="alignnone" width="1633"] Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird, during a Port Townsend appearance on May 4. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Jefferson County Republicans had a big day on Saturday, May
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant State Representative Steve Tharinger is currently unopposed in his bid for an eighth term, but he expects a challenger to emerge during filing week. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Anyone who wants to run for public office has
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By Derek Firenze Two of the top three funded candidates for Washington State Public Lands Commissioner are taking money from timber companies, the very people they’d be tasked with regulating. Dave Upthegrove isn’t one of them. He is, however, the most funded candidate currently running in that race.
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant [caption id align="alignnone" width="600"] Jefferson County Commissioner candidate Heather Dudley-Nollette discusses housing issues at the recent Connectivity Fair. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Longtime local entrepreneur Heather Dudley-Nollette will announce
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant We begin the Long Run at The Beacon, taking readers on the roller coaster ride that is electoral politics. Here, we will provide insight into this year’s local races along with coverage of the state or national campaigns that impact Jefferson County.