State Representative Pos. 2 District 24 in Washington State House District 24, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Mark Hodgson — Law Enforcement Officer in Port Angeles, Washington

  Mark Hodgson moved to Port Angeles with his family in the early 1990s and attended local schools, including Roosevelt Middle School and Port Angeles High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and later as a Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC) operator during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. He has worked as a law enforcement officer for two decades. Hodgson is also an active community volunteer, serving on the boards of Habitat for Humanity and the Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center, as well as the city's Parks Commission and the Charter Review Commission. His family has a history of military service, with both parents having served in the Marine Corps.

• Bradley Nemo Callaway — Coach in Port Angeles, WA

  Bradley Nemo Callaway is a Democratic candidate running for the Washington House of Representatives District 24-Position 2. A graduate of Port Townsend High School and Peninsula College, Callaway has a background as a coach and resides in Port Angeles. Callaway is challenging the Democratic establishment, stating they have failed to ensure continuity of services and disregarded working people. Their platform criticizes the lack of progress on key issues such as the Well Washington Fund, universal healthcare, and universal childcare, advocating for policies that prioritize the state's residents over corporate interests.

• Patrick Depoe — Executive Director, Association of Washington Tribes in Neah Bay, WA

  Patrick DePoe, a Makah tribal member born in Seattle and a University of Washington alumnus, is running for State Representative for Washington's 24th Legislative District, Position 2, as a Democrat. He currently serves as the executive director of the Association of Washington Tribes and has a background in tribal government, natural resource management, and over two decades as a first responder. DePoe advocates for progressive tax reform, supporting the millionaire's tax while opposing cuts to the estate tax that impact education. He prioritizes education and protecting natural resources, aiming to give Indigenous voices a say in government and serve his district for future generations. He lives in Neah Bay.

• Kaylee Kuehn — Educator in Sequim, WA

  Kaylee Kuehn is a Sequim educator and community advocate seeking election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 24, Position 2, in the 2026 primary. Running as a Democrat, her campaign focuses on affordability and community stability. Kuehn's background includes studying politics and social psychology at The Evergreen State College, followed by experience as an intern and session aide in the Washington State Senate, which provided her early exposure to state government. After earning a master's degree in education, she became a high school teacher, instructing in math, history, and government, and coaching athletics. Kuehn is a strong proponent of universal healthcare, believing it to be a fundamental human right.

• Marcia Kelbon — Fire commissioner in Quilcene, WA

  Marcia Kelbon is an accomplished attorney, engineer, businesswoman, and current fire commissioner, residing on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas since 1981. With degrees in Chemical Engineering and law, she previously worked for the U.S. Navy and as a patent attorney. A mother and grandmother, Kelbon is running as an independent to bridge political divides and address challenges like housing affordability and economic opportunity for the next generation. She identifies as a moderate focused on practical solutions.