Endorsements from Fellow Elected Officials

Washington State Senator Drew Hansen

Washington State Representative Greg Nance

Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes

Kitsap County Commissioner Katie Walters

City of Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson

City of Poulsbo Councilmember Ed Stern

City of Bainbridge Island Deputy Mayor Jon Quitslund

Recipient of 2025 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction

Individual Endorsements

Cezanne Allen

Demi Allen

Loren Bast

Tom Bartuska

Helen Bartuska

Keith Brofsky

Dominique Cantwell

Marc Cantwell

Jerry Childers

Heather Church

Gina Corpuz

Mike Cox

Robert Cromwell

Ben Deines

Mike Derzon

Greg Dronkert

Rob Dyer

Paul Farley

Julie Hall

Els Heyne

Paula Holmes-Eber PhD.

Ted Jones

Wendy Jones

Priscilla Jones

Mike Kelly

John Kydd

David Korten

Fran Korten

Ed Kushner

Mark Lancaster

Sarah Lane

Ann Lovejoy

Scott MacDonald

Chasity Malatesta

Julie Matthews

David McCaughey

Bobbie Morgan

Nora Nickum

Eve Palay

Alex Preudhomme

Dana Quitslund

Jim Quitslund

Steve Richard

Phil Rockefeller

Michael Rosenthal

James Rufio-Hill

Gary Sakuma

Robert Shulock

Robin Supplee

David Swartling

Matt Tirman

Sue Wilmot

“Councilmember Joe Deets is a strong leader for Bainbridge and our region. He’s spearheaded bold private sector solutions and forward-thinking government policies to address the climate crisis while promoting sustainable economic growth. He brings a principled, practical approach and he makes progress happen. I’m proud to endorse him for re-election.”

— Greg Nance, Washington State Representative 23rd Legislative District

Joe is a strong partner at the regional level, working with the county, state, and other city governments, working on what Bainbridge Island needs. He has also made it a point to be accessible to all island residents, through his open office hours and by his presence out and about the community. I am pleased to endorse him.”

 — Christine Rolfes, Kitsap County Commissioner, District 1

“I am pleased to endorse my good friend Joe Deets for another term on the City Council. I have served with him for only one term, but I know his record, and I admire the principles that drive him to continue in the always-unfinished work of public service.  Joe is reliable, accessible, and reasonable.  He works well with colleagues and the City Manager, always guided by common sense and years of experience.”

— Jon Quitslund, City of Bainbridge Island Deputy Mayor

“Joe has consistently shown up as a partner in equity efforts, building the relationships that matter and championing measures that make our community stronger. As we face uncertain times ahead, we need leaders who don’t flinch, those who’ve weathered storms and remain committed to progress. Joe has proven that he is the kind of steady, values-driven leader no matter the challenge.”

— Chasity Malatesta, educator

“Joe Deets understands the climate crisis before us and embraces the reality that we can all do something about it. I appreciate his dedication to that cause. And I like that every other Saturday Joe makes himself available at Cups Espresso to anyone who wants to talk with him. Joe is an exceptional civil servant and deserves our vote.”

— Fran Korten, active citizen

“I am so pleased that Joe is running for re-election to the Bainbridge City Council. We need solid and thoughtful leaders, now more than ever. I urge you to give him your support.”

— Phil Rockefeller, Former State Senator

I am honored to have the support of such a wide swath of public officials and constituents.

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