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.
We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Chris Elder yet.
Funding
$16K raised, $3,212 from small donors, $1 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Chris Elder's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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