“Alex is a pragmatist and a coalition builder. And that has real value in the partisan world. He’s respectful of differences without giving up his own beliefs. He means what he says, and says what he means.”
2026 Organizational Endorsements
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"Alex listens well. It's one of the most important qualities in a representative and it's uncommon. I trust his ability to find compromises and agreement, and to understand complex problems, because he listens and because of his integrity."
Andrea Doll
ANACORTES PLANNING COMMISSIONER AND RETIRED ALASKA REP.
"Alex is a pragmatist and a coalition builder. And that has real value in the partisan world. He's respectful of differences without giving up his own beliefs. He means what he says, and says what he means."
Steve Garey
retired president of the united steelworkers, Local 12-591
"Alex is a team builder. He brings people together to solve big problems. He's effective. That makes him the best candidate to tackle our affordable housing crisis, ensure quality education for our children, and the best candidate to protect the Salish Sea."
Boyd Pratt
Former san juan island school district board member
Lovel Pratt
former member of the san juan county council
"I endorse Alex Ramel for State Representative because I know Alex is a listener and collaborative leader."
Stephanie Buffum
Shaw Island
2026 Individual Endorsements
Senator Liz Lovelett
Representative Debra Lekanoff
Senator Sharon Shewmake
Representative Joe Timmons
Hollie Huthman, Bellingham City Council
Dan Hammill, Bellingham City Council
Skip Williams, Bellingham City Council
Eddy Ury, Whatcom PUD Commissioner
Atul Deshmane, Whatcom PUD Commissioner
Jamie Arnett, Whatcom PUD Commissioner
Ryan Walters, Mayor of Anacortes
Anthony Young, Anacortes City Council
Bruce McDougall, Anacortes City Council
Peter Browning, Skagit County Commission
Joe Burns, Skagit County Commission
Jane Fuller, San Juan County Council
Justin Paulsen, San Juan County Council
Kari McVeigh, San Juan County Council
Michael Shepard, Whatcom Port Commission
Carley James, Whatcom Port Commission
Peter Donovan, Mayor of Mount Vernon
Melissa Beaton, Mount Vernon City Council
Hanna Oliver, Mount Vernon City Council
Kaylee Galloway, Whatcom County Council
Elizabeth Boyle, Whatcom County Council
Jessica Reinstra, Whatcom County Council
Barry Buchanan, Whatcom County Council
Jon Scanlon, Whatcom County Council
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