Gig Harbor Candidates Set For 2019 Elections

GIG HARBOR, WA — On Monday, the last day to officially withdraw from the 2019 primary election in August, five people remained in the running for positions on the Gig Harbor City Council — none of whom are incumbents, and none of whom share the name Spencer.

Among the races, only Council Position Four is uncontested, with Tracie Markley the sole candidate for that seat. The other two seats available are contested by two candidates each.

Running for Council Position Five are Michelle Matheson and Robyn Denson; and running for Council Position Six are Le Rodenberg and John Picinich.

Running for positions with the Peninsula School District School Board are five candidates, three of whom are incumbents.

Running for Director of District One are Chuck West, Claudia "Sami" Jensen, and incumbent Marcia E. Harris.

Current board member Lori Glover is running unopposed to retain her place as Director of District Three.

And running for the Director of District Four are Natalie Wimberley and incumbent Leslie Harbaugh.

For more information on Washington's elections, visit www.sos.wa.gov/elections.