The Kitsap County Republican Party (KCRP) is dedicated to preserving a republican form of government. That is a government which acknowledges individual persons have rights which are prior to and superior to all human legislation.
Using our KCRP Platform as a guide, we identify candidates running for office who agree with our core principles and consider them for endorsement. After research and interviews, the Kitsap County Republican Party may endorse candidates we believe will uphold these principles.
In addition, we recognize there are times when candidates do not meet our high standards, but are the best available option among those running for a position. In these cases, we make recommendations for the candidates who, according to our research, are most likely to support the principles contained in our platform. This recommendation does not mean they are a Republican or that they agree with our platform.
The following candidates are Endorsed (*) or Recommended for the 2023 General Election as the best deserving of your vote as explained above:
City of Bremerton Council District 2 Council District 2 – Adrian Wright*
City of Bremerton Council District 6 Council District 6 – Mike Simpson*
City of Port Orchard Mayor – Rawlins Maye
City of Port Orchard Council Position 4 – Eric Worden
City of Port Orchard Council Position 5 – Heidi Fenton
City of Poulsbo Council Position 1 – Rick Eckert
City of Poulsbo Council Position 4 – Doug Newell
Bainbridge Island School District No. 303 Director District 4 – Thomas R. Greene
Bremerton School District No. 100-C Director Position 1 – Lance Byrd*
Central Kitsap School District No. 401 Director District 2 – Kristin Hay*
Central Kitsap School District No. 401 Director District 3 – Jim Grose
Central Kitsap School District No. 401 Director District 4 – Jason Gilham*
North Kitsap School District No. 400 Director District 2 – Mike Desmond
North Kitsap School District No. 400 Director District 4 – Beverly Godfrey*
South Kitsap School District No. 402 Director District 1 – John Sehmel*
South Kitsap School District No. 402 Director District 2 – Jaime Cross*
South Kitsap School District No. 402 Director District 5 – Rhonda Edwards*
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Commissioner Position 3 – Robert McGee*
Silverdale Port Commissioner District 2 Commissioner District 2 – Douglas Kitchens