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Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

On Jan. 14, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion announced a 2026 reelection bid after being first elected by voters in 2022 to a four-year term.
Building on a first-term refocus, Manion said her office reduced a pandemic-era backlog and emphasized balancing accountability, prevention and victim support in countywide priorities for public safety and gun-violence prevention.
She established two new divisions to focus on gender-based violence prevention and economic crimes, and her office files hundreds of charges annually against fentanyl and meth traffickers.
Her campaign includes endorsements from former Gov. Gary Locke, former Gov. Christine Gregoire, and local leaders, while no challenger has yet declared.
Manion said she will continue this work in the coming years to improve safety and peace of mind for kids and families countywide, with her chief of staff experience shaping juvenile-justice reform and school-safety initiatives.

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Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

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ELECTION 2026: King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion announces run for second term

A West Seattleite is the incumbent in the race for King County Prosecuting Attorney this year. In a news release today, Leesa Manion said she will seek a second 4-year term after making some significant changes in the Prosecuting Attorney’s office during her first term. So far, campaign finance records show she is the only candidate. Manion started her last term by adding new units within the office for gun violence prevention, gender-based vio…

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