US EditionLive, Updated Results for the Top 2025 Primary Election Races in Western Washington
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AUG 5 – Progressive candidates lead key King County and Seattle races, with early turnout under 20% but expected to rise to 35%, election officials said.
- Voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots for the primary, with initial returns released Tuesday evening.
- Amid competitive contests, voters are deciding high-profile local races including the King County executive—open for the first time since 2009 after Dow Constantine stepped down—two County Council seats and Seattle’s mayoral, council and city attorney races.
- King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay leads the executive primary with 40.39%, while Claudia Balducci trails at 30.2% after initial returns Tuesday.
- Voters approved the King County Parks Levy by 70.09%, which, if approved, would set a tax of $0.2329 per $1,000 assessed value—about $16.38 per month—and support parks, trails, the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium.
- The top two candidates will advance to the general election on Nov. 4, with final results certified by the Secretary of State on Aug. 22.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Center
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources are Center
62% Center
L 38%
C 62%
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