Shawn Ensley

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 Shawn Ensley 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

$11K raised, $2,130 from small donors, $30 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Various Various$1,350
Sternhagen Rieker$1,300
Associated General Contractors of WA$1,200
Veach Eric$1,000
Razore Paul$1,000
Sternhagen Robert J$500
Bell Ken$500

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-10-12.

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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 Shawn Ensley running against?
Chris Elder, for Port of Bellingham (Whatcom County) Commissioner District 5.
How much money has Shawn Ensley raised?
$11K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Shawn Ensley?
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