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 City Councilmember Brenda Fantroy-Johnson
City of Bainbridge Island Deputy Mayor Jon Quitslund
City of Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Leslie Schneider
Organizational Endorsements
Kitsap County Democratic Women (sole endorsement)
UFCW 3000 (sole endorsement)
Washington Bikes (sole endorsement)
2025 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense (Candidate distinction)
23rd Legislative Democrats (approved)
Kitsap County Democrats (approved)
Individual Endorsements
Cezanne Allen
Demi Allen
Loren Bast
Tom Bartuska
Helen Bartuska
Jens Boemer
Keith Brofsky
Dominique Cantwell
Marc Cantwell
Jerry Childers
Heather Church
Gina Corpuz
Mike Cox
Robert Cromwell
Marsha Cutting
Ben Deines
Mike Derzon
Greg Dronkert
Rob Dyer
Paul Farley
Julie Hall
Olivia Hall
Els Heyne
Paula Holmes-Eber PhD.
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
Jim Pippard
Lynn Pippard
Alex Preudhomme
Dana Quitslund
Jim Quitslund
Steve Richard
Phil Rockefeller
Michael Rosenthal
James Rufio-Hill
Gary Sakuma
Robert Shulock
Sean Sullivan
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 Deets has been a steadfast advocate for the values that make Bainbridge Island a more inclusive, sustainable, and livable community. His leadership on the City Council has consistently reflected a deep commitment to social equity, affordable housing, and transportation alternatives, demonstrated by championing climate action, expanding bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and supporting housing initiatives.”
— Leslie Schneider, City of Bainbridge Island Councilmember
ouncilmember 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.”“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.”
“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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