About Kaylee
Kaylee grew up in Sequim and lives there today with her husband, Matt, their daughter, Nora, and their dog, Maggie. Raised by two longtime public school teachers, she has built her career around education, public service, labor advocacy, and community engagement.
Kaylee attended The Evergreen State College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree focused on politics and social psychology. While there, she interned in the Washington State Senate and later worked in the legislature as an aide for state senators, meeting with stakeholders, tracking legislation, and connecting constituents with services.
After earning her master’s degree in education, Kaylee became a high school math, history, and government teacher. She also coached girls wrestling and golf, and she advised the Speech and Debate club. Her work in education focused on preparing students to think critically and understand how government impacts their lives. She continues supporting local education through the Sequim Career and Technical Education advisory committee.
Kaylee works with The Building Bridges Project, a nonprofit that teaches civility and civic engagement to young people. She also advocates in Olympia on behalf of the Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers in partnership with Pacific Northwest Regional Strategies.
While working for different State Senators in the legislature, Kaylee met her husband, Matt. They married in the Capitol building in 2023. Matt is a former prosecuting attorney and now serves as an Assistant Attorney General for Clallam and Jefferson counties.
Kaylee’s experiences as an educator, advocate, and new mom have motivated her to step up and do the work to strengthen the 24th Legislative District and improve Washington State for future generations.
Platform
Organization Endorsements
state & local endorsements
Mike French
Amy Howard
Kevin Moynihan
Jon Hamilton
Neil Nelson
Clallam County Commissioner
Mayor of Port Townsend
Port Angeles City Councilmember & Teacher
Aberdeen City Councilmember & 19th LD State House Candidate
Port Townsend City Councilmember & Business Owner
Brandy Donaghy
Mary Fosse
WA State Superintendent of Public Instruction
WA State Representative, 44th LD
WA State Representative, 38th LD
Nicole Hartman
Sequim City Councilmember
Laurie Dolan
Jefferson Healthcare Commissioner
Steven Puvogal
Hoquiam City Councilmember & Vice Chair of the Grays Harbor Democrats
Bethany Whipple-Boling
Chair of the Grays Harbor Democrats & Fmr. Elma City Councilmember
Bill Nelson
Brian Blake
Hoquiam City Councilmember & Veteran
PCO & Port Townsend Community Leader
Eric Pickens
Sequim School Board President
Jim Stoffer
PCO, Sequim Community Leader, & Veteran
"Kaylee will bring a thoughtful, practical approach to policymaking, grounded in her experience in the classroom and her work supporting students and families in her community. The 24th District deserves a representative who will listen, lead, and deliver results. Kaylee Kuehn is that leader, and I'm proud to support her."
"I'm proud to support Kaylee Kuehn for State Representative because she represents the very best of our community. She grew up here, she's raising her family here, and she understands the challenges and strengths of the 24th District in a way only a true local can. Her background as a teacher, legislative staffer, and community advocate gives her the practical experience and grounded perspective we need in Olympia. Kaylee's priorities - from strengthening public education and addressing mental health needs to protecting working families and supporting local industries - reflect the needs and values of our region. She welcomes challenges and differing viewpoints and isn't afraid of tough questions. The relationships she has built in Olympia will allow her to hit the ground running as our next Representative."
"Kaylee understands the heavy burdens on our community. She will help implement real solutions to lower housing and childcare costs for working families.
Her deep commitment to fully funding public education and expanding affordable healthcare makes her an excellent choice to represent the needs of the 24th District."
Mary Jean Ryan
PCO, Advocate for Older Forest Conservation, Affordable Housing, & Small Business Development
"I'm voting for Kaylee Kuehn because I believe that providing vigorous advocacy for her constituents is her goal in running for office. This is not a professional stepping stone or a messaging opportunity. She wants to do the job she is running for. Having served as a legislative assistant, she has the best preparation to do the actual work involved. I love her moxie - she's clearly a competitive straight shooter who's going to work hard for us in Olympia."
Ruth Gordon
Fmr. State Representative, 19th LD
"Kaylee knows what it's like to juggle work, family, and the rising cost of just about everything because she's living it herself. She's raising a family while navigating the same financial pressures so many people in our community are facing, and that perspective is crucial in Olympia. I also know she'll be the kind of representative who doesn't disappear after Election Day. She'll keep showing up and being transparent with people, and she'll work hard every day to improve our communities across the 24th."
Heidi Eisenhouer
Jefferson County Commissioner
"There aren't many candidates who can say they've worked in the legislature, taught government, and spent months out meeting people across the district before they're even elected. That's what has stood out to me about Kaylee and it's why I'm supporting her. She's done the homework, she understands how the process works, and she's ready to be an effective leader for our district. We deserve a representative like Kaylee who will put us first."
"Kaylee is ready to hit the ground running on day one. She's intelligent. She listens. She follows through. She has a practical mindset that can deliver results for our community."
"In conversations with Kaylee I have learned to appreciate her ability to understand unintended consequences and the importance of listening to experience. She surrounds herself with amazing people and readily finds balance between differing views. Her knowledge and judgment are assets I would like to see more of in our leadership. An impressive young lady whom I fully support."
"Kaylee's unique experience as a legislative staffer and advocate for conservationists and union workers have prepared her to hit the ground running on day one."
"Kaylee has the experience, values and passion to effectively represent the 24th! I like that she knows the OP and knows Olympia! I like that she is thinking about the future and fighting for working families and seniors too. I appreciate her support for clean air and water and for protection of the precious Elwha Watershed. Kaylee is smart and a hard worker- exactly what we need now!"
"I support Kaylee for the State House because she understands our needs in Jefferson County. She's a working mom and a renter and will bring a much-needed perspective to our legislature by representing the working families of the Olympic Peninsula. Whether it's tackling our housing shortage, expanding access to childcare, addressing climate change, or working toward a more equitable tax code, I trust Kaylee to get to work for us on day one."
"When Kaylee stopped by my house, we ended up talking less about politics and more about solving problems. We both agreed that local government teaches you pretty quickly that not every issue has a Republican or Democratic answer. Sometimes you just have to listen to people and figure out what will actually work. That's especially true for those of us in Grays Harbor, since we're often represented by someone in Clallam or Jefferson County. I trust that Kaylee will keep showing up in our part of the district an keep listening."
"As a logger and former chairman of the House of Representatives' Natural Resources Committee, I trust Kaylee to make sound natural resource decisions."
Matt Ready
Fmr. State Representative, 22nd LD
Lauren Davis
WA State Representative, 32nd LD
Janette Force
"We need your voice on behalf of young families and multigenerational families from the Olympic Peninsula like ours!"
Community member Endorsements
Cheryle Guth
"I believe whole-heartedly in Kaylee. Her family background, her education and expression of commitment speaks volumes for her dedication to her community."
Will Johnson
"I’m excited to see candidates that are from my son’s generation, whose values are similar to mine. We also need even more women as our leaders!"
Stephen & Kim Rosales
"We have known Kaylee for over ten years since she was one the first women on the Sequim High School wrestling team and wrestled against both boys and girls. We have never seen her back down from anyone or anything. She will be a strong voice for everyone regardless if you are a democrat, republican or an independent like us. Everyone will have a seat at the table."
Laveta Bowen
"A voice for the people. Working to see that human basic needs get met."
David Martz
"My wife Sue and I met Kaylee when she was going door to door to talk to potential voters. I was impressed with her positions and honesty about what and how legislation can serve the citizens. She is young but experienced and I think, based on my first impression, exactly what this district, and this country need at this time."
Julianna Dauble
Cameron McPherson
Rik Deskin
Andy & Eleanor Geiger
"Kaylee has excellent experience, ideas that we support, and the energy and intelligence to promote her ideas into action through legislative processes and vigorous advocacy. She's the right person to represent us!"
Connie Gallant
"Kaylee is the best choice for our legislative district at this time."
"Kaylee was a fellow workshop attendee that impressed me with how much she stood out in her concern for her community. I happily endorse her!"
John & Jill Hamilton
James & Shelley Armstrong
"I am proudly supporting Kaylee for State Representative, Position 2. I have interviewed all of the canadates and Kaylee has the best education for this position and dedication to the constituents of LD 24." - Jill
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