KING COUNTY, Wash. — Citing a "clear outcome," Claudia Balducci conceded in the general election race for King County executive Friday afternoon, making Girmay Zahilay executive-elect. “I am deeply ...

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Girmay Zahilay has claimed victory in the race for King County executive, as his opponent Claudia Balducci conceded Friday. The two are both currently County Council members representing opposite ...

King County elections says it will add 100,000 ballots to the election returns on Friday, half of which are likely from Seattle, providing further clarity in multiple races. Seattle Mayor Bruce ...

For about five minutes, King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay didn’t have a job. He officially became the King County Executive when the election results were certified Tuesday. But, before he was ...

Last year, I was minding my own business, smug and confident because I’d bucked demographic trends and voted weeks before the election. Then, I got a text. King County Elections. An issue? With my ...