Chris Elder

Candidate for Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5 · November 3, 2026

About this race

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

2 candidates ran for Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Chris Elder only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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Funding

$16K raised, $3,212 from small donors, $1 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Jane Fonda Climate PAC$2,300
42nd Legislative District Democrats$1,500
IAFF Local 106 PAC$1,200
Roberts Jeff$1,152
BeVille Amy$1,152
Teamsters Local 231$500
Sollitto Mark$480

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-10-19.

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Quick answers

What does the Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5 seat do?
A port, waterway or navigation district board: oversees ports, channels or beaches in its area and sets its tax rate.
Who is Chris Elder running against?
Shawn Ensley, for Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5.
How much money has Chris Elder raised?
$16K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Chris Elder?
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