Election 2025

The two finalists are both county councilmembers: Girmay Zahilay from South Seattle and Claudia Balducci of Bellevue.

Voters in Washington will cast ballots for state and local offices and ballot measures in this off-year election.

Labor groups back Proposition 1, which would raise Olympia's minimum wage and add worker protections. Opponents argue that local employers won’t be able to handle the costs.

The Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy expands on one that is expiring. It would raise more than $1.2 billion over six years and pay for education support services like preschool and college tuition.

Voters will decide next week who they want to see step up as mayor to help make important decisions such as hiring a new city manager and police chief.

Whoever wins the race will have a lot on their plate: Creating more affordable housing, dealing with a budget deficit and improving public safety.

The District 26 race is among the most competitive this election cycle, with Republican state Rep. Michelle Caldier challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan.

Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are running for King County executive. They have different backgrounds, but both serve on the county council and have similar voting records.

While challenger Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell both want to use more tiny homes as temporary shelters, Wilson's plan calls for spending more money to get even more people inside.

Tacoma District 1 Councilmember John Hines and former Councilmember Anders Ibsen are running to help lead Tacoma. The next mayor will take part in important decisions, such as choosing the new city manager.