While the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has captivated voters nationwide, there were few surprises for local races in Kitsap County on the first night of election results Nov. 5.

North Kitsap School District’s six-year, $31.9 million Facilities and Technology Capital Projects levy measure was barely passing 51% (9,848) to 49% (9,611).

If passed, the levy would be 74 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2025 ($10 million), rising to 82 cents for 2026 ($11.5 million), but dropping to 17 cents in 2027 ($2.5 million), 2028 ($2.575 million) and 2029 ($2.652 million), before going up to 18 cents per $1,000 in 2030 ($2.732 million).

The levy would provide funding for safety and security improvements, infrastructure repairs, facility updates to support equity districtwide, and technology education. NKSD documents say the district is running a levy now because aging facilities and systems require improvements, upgrades and replacement, and there’s a backlog of projects and needs that exceed funding. Additionally, the current capital levy funding will drop in 2025 and inflation is causing costs to rise.

Arguments against the measure say the levy is a new tax and incomplete plan, per the county voters pamphlet. It states if the levy is passed, NKSD will have three levies running concurrently. The new tax would cost owners of $500,000 homes an additional $387 in 2025.

“While we wait for the next ballot count, we want to take a moment to thank the community for their support of our students, staff, and schools,” a statement from NKSD interim superintendent Rachel Davenport says. “We know that earning and maintaining your trust is essential. We’re committed to being transparent in our work and keeping communication open as we tackle each phase of this levy. We will also continue to engage with our staff, students, families, and community members throughout the process, ensuring that your voices are included in our decisions and plans.”

As for local candidates, for Kitsap County commissioner District 2, Oran Murphy, R, had a big lead over fellow GOP candidate Sean Murphy 60% (44,662) to 40% (29,426). Both are competing for the seat held by Charlotte Garrido, who did not seek re-election.

“It was a good campaign and doesn’t change the fact that we still move forward serving Kitsap County,” Murphy said in a statement to Kitsap News Group.

In the commissioner District 1 race, incumbent Christine Rolfes, D, was leading write-in candidate Scott Henden, I, 59% (53,618) to 41% (37,419).

“I’m really excited to be able to keep working for the people of Kitsap County,” Rolfes said. “I’ve met so many people from across the county over the last year, and there’s lots of work to do together.”

Henden expressed disappointment in the result, but was very grateful to everyone who voted for him and volunteered for his campaign.

“This is a tough race going in, and if you look at the results for the last 20 years, these are tough races to get into. I think I would do the same thing if I was going to do it again, and I wish her the best success for the citizens,” he said.

For Kitsap Public Utility District, incumbent Heather Pauley was leading Richard Tift 62% (49,039) to 38% (29,704).

For the U.S. representative District 6 race, Emily Randall, D, was leading Drew MacEwen, R, 58% (54,765) to 42% (39,566). The seat is currently held by Derek Kilmer who did not seek re-election.

For state lawmakers representing the county or parts of it, incumbent Drew Hanson, D, was leading Lance Byrd, R, 65% (34,988) to 35% (18,467) for the Senate spot for Legislative District 23. For state representative Position 1 in that district incumbent Tarra Simmons, D, was leading Kurt Robertson, R, 64% (34,020) to 36% (19,074). For Position 2, Greg Nance, D, who was appointed last year, was leading Jamie Miles, R, 67% (35,721) to 33% (17,803).

For District 26, state rep. Position 1, Adison Richards, D, was leading Jesse L. Young, R, 52% (14,661) to 48% (13,427). For Position 2, incumbent Michelle Caldier, R, was leading Tiffiny Mitchell, D, 53% (14,810) to 47% (13,221).

In District 35, state rep. Position 2, incumbent Travis Couture, R, was leading James DeHart, D, 63% (7,302) to 38% (4,375).

Presidential race: (state results) Kamala Harris, D, 60% (57,588); Donald Trump, R, 38% (36,427)

Statewide results

US senator: Incumbent Maria Cantwell, D, 60% (57,245); Dr. Raul Garcia, R,40% (37,647)

Governor: Bob Ferguson, D, 58% (55,007); Dave Reichert, R, 42% (40,507)

Lt. governor: Incumbent Denny Heck, D, 57% (54,259); Dan Matthews, R,43% (40,332)

Secretary of state: Incumbent Steve Hobbs, D, 61% (57,100); Dale Whitaker, R, 39% (37,022)

Treasurer: Incumbent Mike Pellicciotti, D, 59% (55,048); Sharon Hanek, R, 41% (38,629)

Auditor: Incumbent Pat McCarthy, D, 59% (55,648); Matt Hawkins, R, 41% (37,910)

Attorney General: Nick Brown, D, 57% (54,000); Pete Serrano, R, 43% (39,935)

Public Lands commissioner: Dave Upthegrove, D, 55% (51,136); Jaime Herrera Beutler, R, 45% (42,329)

State schools chief: Incumbent Chris Reykdal, 51% (42,029); David Olson, 48% (39,613)

Insurance commissioner: Patty Kuderer, D, 58% (53,664) Phil Fortunato, R, 42% (38,891)

Supreme Court justice Position 2: Dave Larson 52% (42,288) Sal Mungia, 48% (39,525)

State measures

Initiative 2066: Repeals laws that discourage natural gas use and/or promote electrification. 51% yes (47,376), 49% no (45,352)

I-2109: Repeals excise tax for people who have annual capital gains of over $250,000. 36% yes (33,844), 64% no (60,583)

I-2117: Prohibits carbon tax to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 37% yes (35,155), 63% no (58,931)

I-2124: Would allow employees to elect rather than be mandated to have state long-term care insurance. 43% yes (40,298), 57% no (52,902)

Voter turnout so far in Kitsap is 63% (123,956). There are 197,320 registered voters in the county. The election will be certified Nov. 26

Reporters Molly Hetherwick and Britney Fletcher-West contributed to this story.