Michaela Kelso
Democratic
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- Retired U.S. Army military intelligence linguist and interrogator
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Democratic PCO and State Committee Member 2020 to present.
Michaela Kelso served 23.5 years in the U.S. Army (1995-2018), the last 15 in the Military Intelligence Corps as a linguist and interrogator, with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia. She has been a Democratic precinct committee officer and state committee member since 2020.
A representative of, and for the people has to support all of their constituents, not just the ones in their party. I know how to work with others to achieve our common goals. I will fairly represent all constituents regardless of their politics, and introduce and support legislation that will benefit our district. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Kelso's experience
- Elected experience: Democratic PCO and State Committee Member 2020 to present.
- Other professional experience: I immigrated to the US from Germany in 1993. I joined the US Army in 1995 and retired after 23.5 years in 2018. I spent the last 15 years in the Military Intelligence Corps working as a linguist and interrogator. My combat deployments include Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. I know how to work effectively with others regardless of personal differences.
- Community service: I have been active in support of Freedom, Democracy, and Truth since 1995.
Kelso's education
- AA (X3) in Arboriculture, Landscape Management, Small Farms Production from SCC. I support all forms of higher education.
Sources for Kelso
- Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)