Tarra Simmons
Tarra Simmons Elected experience: State Representative (2021-present); Deputy Speaker Pro-Tempore; Vice Chair, Community Safety; Joint Select Committee on Civic Health. Member: Technology, Economic Development and Veterans, Healthcare, and Rules Committees; Professional experience: Attorney, small business owner, nonprofit consultant. RN (former), Harrison Hospital and Martha and Mary; Case Aide, Child Protection Services.
· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
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“Raised in Kitsap, it’s my greatest honor to serve you. Since 2021, I’ve passed landmark healthcare legislation, expanded voting and civil rights, reduced barriers to behavioral health, increased affordable housing and fought to protect our environment.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “Broad Support: Governor Bob Ferguson, Washington State Labor Council, Washington Conservation Voters; Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates; Kitsap Firefighters, teachers, nurses, law enforcement, construction workers, elected officials, more.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “I’m a former registered nurse, civil rights attorney, mom, grandmother, and someone who has personally experienced poverty, addiction, incarceration, and the difficult work of rebuilding a life afterward. Those experiences taught me that people can overcome extraordinary challenges when they have opportunity, dignity, and a community that believes in them.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Daria Ilgen
Daria Ilgen Elected experience: Democratic Precinct Committee Officer, State Committeeman 23rd Legislative District Democrats; Professional experience: Business and Community leader with 20 years experience as a strategist for Amazon, Zillow, and Expedia, reforming systems and uniting teams to build success. Transitioned to support my wife to help grow her Kitsap small business and build a family farm with our children.
· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
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“Business and Community leader with 20 years experience as a strategist for Amazon, Zillow, and Expedia, reforming systems and uniting teams to build success. Transitioned to support my wife to help grow her Kitsap small business and build a family farm with our children.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “My wife, a local small business owner, and I are raising two kids in North Kitsap alongside our farm animals, including alpacas and pigs. Our days revolve around school drop-offs, kids sporting events, farm chores, supporting her business, serving on community boards, and weekend camping trips.”
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