Washington State House District 24, Position 2

Current seat holder: Steve Tharinger.

Marcia Kelbon

No Party Preference

Marcia Kelbon is a No Party Preference candidate for the Washington House of Representatives in District 24, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Elected experience: Fire Commissioner, Jefferson County Fire Protection D2, 2022 – present; Professional experience: US Navy civilian engineer; patent attorney assisting entrepreneurs; executive and general counsel for biotech company, start-up through commercialization; newspaper columnist; legal mediation and dispute resolution.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Marcia put herself through college and graduate school (Bachelors and Masters in Chemical Engineering), and law school (Juris Doctor, UW).” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Community Service Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group; North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce; Brinnon ShrimpFest; NW Boxer Rescue; Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County; AdoptAHighway; Girl Scout troop leader; North Kitsap Babe Ruth; MakeAWish Foundation of America; facilitated free medicine for medical missions and compassionate use worldwide.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Allow me to put my business, technical, and legal skills and experience to work to ensure the Olympic Peninsula’s future for families and retirees. Independent, placing people over party, I will promote affordability by trimming regulations on housing, limiting regressive taxes, and ensuring the state does not tax income.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Kaylee Kuehn

Kaylee Kuehn Elected experience: First-time candidate; Professional experience: Washington State Legislative Aide for Senators Dhingra and Conway, where I met with stakeholders, tracked legislation, and connected constituents with services. Curriculum and communications work with a nonprofit that teaches teens civility and civic engagement. Union advocate for the pulp and paper workers. High school history and government teacher.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Washington State Legislative Aide for Senators Dhingra and Conway, where I met with stakeholders, tracked legislation, and connected constituents with services. Curriculum and communications work with a nonprofit that teaches teens civility and civic engagement.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Chairperson, Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee - Sequim High School. Speech and Debate club advisor.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I later became a high school teacher, where I taught math, history, and government. I also coached girls' wrestling and advised Speech and Debate.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))