Upper Valley Indivisible carefully reviewed candidates based on their commitment to democracy, separation of church and state, and the economic strength of our community. Our non-partisan endorsements reflect the input of our membership and are intended to help voters navigate the primary and final ballots.
Candidate Endorsements
Stacy Willoughby (D)
District 12, State Representative, Pos. 1
Stacey is a community banker working with families and on the board of the Chelan Chamber of Commerce and the board chair of Chelan Valley Hope.
Mike Steele (R) or Maggie Adams (D)
District 12, State Representative, Pos. 2
Neither candidate received the required 2/3 vote of the UVI Election Team to get an endorsement. The two candidates have very different strengths and we encourage voters to consider their personal priorities and candidate’s positions.
Mike Steele site: https://www.votemikesteele.com
Maggie Adams site: https://adamsforwashington.com
Clint Strand (D)
Chelan County Commissioner, No 2
Clint currently serves on Leavenworth City Council. He is focused on improving trust in our county offices, affordability in the valley, and having hard conversations about the county budget.
Candidate website: https://www.electclintstrand.com
Sandra Arechiga (I)
Country Clerk
Sandra brings tremendous knowledge and experience. She has 12+ years working in the clerk’s office and knows how the office functions very well.
Candidate website: https://sandraforclerk.com
Brian Brett (R)
County Auditor
Brian is a well-regarded Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with experience managing complex departments. He is also a retired Wenatchee Valley Fire Chief.
Interview with Brian Brett: https://dominickb.substack.com/p/from-the-firehouse-to-the-courthouse
Doug Miller
County Treasurer (D)
Doug is a longtime resident of Wenatchee, a former firefighter, and has extensive public experience serving on the Wenatchee City Council, Wenatchee School Board, and the Fire Commission. Doug deeply understands public finance.
Britni Port (I)
County Accessor
Britni is an accredited appraiser with diverse experience in real estate, construction, and property management. She hopes to bring fairness and consistency to Assessor’s Office.
Candidate website: https://fairpropertytaxes.com
Mike Morrison (R)
Chelan County Sheriff
Mike has been a big improvement over former Sheriff Brian Burnett, with improved communication, better relations with deputies, and strong leadership.
Candidate website: re-electsheriffmorrison.com
Colleen Frei (non-partisan office)
PUD Commissioner
Colleen is a community-rooted attorney and nonprofit leader. She brings 18 years legal experience in agriculture, water rights and business law.
Candidate website: https://www.colleenforpudcommissioner.com
Kim Schrier (D)
US Representative, 8th District
Dr. Kim Schrier is an incumbent who has been very focused on serving everyone in our district, ranging from farmers to law enforcement officers.
Candidate website: https://www.drkimschrier.com
Washington State Supreme Court Endorsements
These endorsements were based primarily on reviewing each candidate’s career, as well as watching video statements, reviewing candidates’ websites, and recommendations from other groups.
Position 1: Colleen Melody
| Justice Melody was appointed to the Washington Supreme Court in January, 2026, by Governor Bob Ferguson. She graduated first in her class from the University of Washington School of Law and served for 11 years as Chief of the Civil Rights Division in the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. |
Position 3: Jamie Hawk
| Judge Hawk, who serves on the King County Superior Court, is the first ACLU attorney to serve as a judge in WA. She has practiced law in Central, Eastern, and Western WA. |
Position 4: Ian Birk
| Judge Birk serves on Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals, where he was appointed in 2022 and has authored more than 200 opinions. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Washington. |
Position 5: Theo Angelis
| Justice Angelis was appointed to serve on the Washington Supreme Court in March 2026. He holds degrees from Claremont McKenna College, the London School of Economics, Oxford University, and Yale Law School. He has engaged in extensive pro bono work, receiving awards from the ACLU, Kids in Need of Defense, and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. |
Position 7: Debra Stephens
| Chief Justice Stephens has served on the Washington Supreme Court since 2008 and began serving her second term as the Court’s Chief Justice in 2025. She has received numerous honors for her leadership, including the “Judge of the Year” award from the Washington State Association for Justice. |
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Washington State Initiatives
I-001 Parental Rights in Schools: Vote NO
This initiative threatens the safety of all Washington students, putting them at greater risk of harm at home and school by forcing schools to hand over sensitive information about child abuse victims to their parental abusers or a child that has been the victim of a crime at school.
I-638 Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports: Vote NO
This initiative would require all students playing on girls’ sports teams to go through invasive medical exams or testing to “prove” their gender.
I-645 Repeal of the “Millionaires Tax”: Vote NO
This initiative would return Washington’s tax system to one of the most regressive in the Nation by repealing a tax that applies only to the very wealthy. It would reduce state funding for schools, healthcare and childcare.
