Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

A port, waterway or navigation district board: oversees ports, channels or beaches in its area and sets its tax rate.

Candidates

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Chris Elder

$16K raised (state filings)

Shawn Ensley

$11K raised (state filings)
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Quick answers

Who is running for Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5 in 2026?
Chris Elder and Shawn Ensley.
What does this office do?
A port, waterway or navigation district board: oversees ports, channels or beaches in its area and sets its tax rate.
Who should I vote for in the Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5 race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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