Katy Cornell
Katy Cornell Elected experience: Gig Harbor Planning Commission. Endorsed by State Representative Michelle Caldier-Valdez, former State Representative Spencer Hutchins, and Key Peninsula Fire Fighters; Professional experience: Nonprofit leader, small business owner, and pastor with 18+ years leading teams, managing budgets, and developing successful programs that serve communities, families, refugees and empowering people out of poverty and addiction.
· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
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“You deserve a Washington where hard work still leads to opportunity, families can afford a home, small businesses can thrive creating good-paying jobs, and communities are safe. I’m running because too many feel these opportunities are gone.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “I graduated from South Kitsap High School before earning an Associate degree from Olympic College, a Bachelor in Psychology from Northwest University, & a Master in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University. For more than 18 years, I have served as a nonprofit leader, small business owner, & pastor.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Renee Hernandez Greenfield
Renee Hernandez Greenfield Elected experience: First-time candidate for State Representative. Elected Faculty Representative, Tacoma Community College AFT-WA local; Professional experience: Special Educator, Holly Ridge Center. Adjunct Instructor, Tacoma Community College. Former CPS Investigator, Suquamish Tribe. Managed ECEAP, Early Head Start and childcare programs. Former small business owner.
· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
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“Peninsula families are exhausted by housing costs, gridlock, unreliable ferries, and schools forced to do more with less. As an educator, working mom, and union member, I’ve spent every day bettering the lives of our children and their families.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “I’m a developmental specialist, educator, and working mom who has spent over 20 years supporting families navigating early learning, healthcare, and behavioral health systems. I’ve worked alongside parents in their homes, classrooms, and community programs—helping them access services, overcome barriers, and advocate for their children.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Policy looks different when you’ve had to depend on it. I bring lived experience navigating the same systems as the families I serve—childcare, education, healthcare, and behavioral health.”
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