Election Day in Washington occurred on 4 November, and results continue emerging as ballot counting proceeds.
Below are updated returns for statewide measures and races across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
Voters are determining outcomes in a wide range of local and statewide contests that could reshape leadership in several key cities and jurisdictions. Below are some of the major measures and races as ballot processing continues.
State Measure No. 8201
Results from Thursday afternoon show that a majority of voters favour State Measure No. 8201, with 57.28% approving the amendment and 42.72% rejecting it.
State Measure No. 8201 represents a proposal with broad implications for state investment policy. The measure would allow the state to invest the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund, known as the WA Cares Fund, in stocks and other equities.
The WA Cares Fund was established in 2019 to provide long-term care benefits for eligible Washington workers. The programme is funded through a payroll tax on employees.
If approved, Measure 8201 would lift the state constitutional restriction currently limiting the WA Cares Fund to fixed-income securities such as government bonds. This would enable the non-partisan Washington State Investment Board to invest the fund more broadly for potentially higher returns.
The amendment would mandate that 100% of investment earnings be dedicated to providing long-term care services and supports for programme beneficiaries.
King County Executive
Results from Thursday afternoon show that Girmay Zahilay, who currently represents District 2 in Seattle, leads the race for King County Executive with 51.73% of the vote, whilst King County Council member Claudia Balducci, who represents District 6 on the Eastside, has 47.05%.
King County’s top executive oversees regional transportation, public health, and criminal justice policies. The outcome could determine county government direction on homelessness response and climate initiatives.
This represents the first King County executive election without an incumbent since 2009. The previous executive, Dow Constantine, resigned in March 2025 to become the CEO of Sound Transit.
Following the August 2025 primary election, two King County Council members advanced to the general election.
Zahilay, representing District 2 in Seattle, and Balducci from District 6 on the Eastside, compete for the executive role.
Though the position is officially nonpartisan, both Balducci and Zahilay are Democrats.
Seattle Mayor
Results from Thursday afternoon show incumbent Bruce Harrell leading the Seattle mayoral race with 52.64% of the vote, whilst Katie Wilson has 46.93%.
Harrell is seeking a second term. Wilson co-founded and serves as executive director of the Seattle-based Transit Riders Union.
Seattle City Attorney
Results from Thursday afternoon show Erika Evans leading the race for Seattle City Attorney with 63.90% of the vote, whilst Ann Davison has 35.86%.
The office prosecutes misdemeanour crimes and advises city departments, with candidates differing on approaches to public safety and civil litigation.
Republican Ann Davison was elected to the position in 2021 and sought another term. She competed against former Assistant U.S. Attorney Erika Evans, a Democrat, for the Seattle City Attorney role.
Seattle City Council
Several Seattle City Council seats were contested this election. District-specific results follow.
District 2, representing southeast Seattle, held a special election to fill the remainder of the term vacated by former Council member Tammy Morales.
Results from Thursday afternoon show Eddie Lin leading the race for Seattle City Council District 2 with 67.96% of the vote, whilst Adonis Ducksworth has 31.65%.
Lin campaigned on dedication to uplifting communities through public service, expressing frustration with inaction on crises impacting the South End, including public safety, affordability, homelessness, and struggling public schools. His platform emphasised that after decades of oppression through redlining and segregation, employment discrimination, and systemic underinvestment, the South End requires leadership that shows up, listens and empowers residents and businesses.
Ducksworth focused his campaign on supporting children and families with living wages and job opportunities, affordable housing, safe streets and reliable transportation, and healthy and nurturing activities.
District 8, an at-large position representing the entire city, showed results from Thursday afternoon with Alexis Mercedes Rinck leading with 79.86% of the vote, whilst Rachael Savage has 19.48%.
Rinck campaigned on the principle that the healthiest and safest communities are well-resourced communities. She supports policies investing in people and committed to building a promising future for Seattle through data-informed and research-backed solutions, tackling pressing issues fuelling inequities whilst being informed by communities most impacted.
Savage positioned her campaign as offering Seattle a historic opportunity to end conditions holding the city back, arguing for a new movement beyond what she characterised as a failed “progressive” experiment and business Democrats’ inability to offer practical alternatives.
District 9, the second at-large position also representing the entire city, showed results from Thursday afternoon with Dionne Foster leading with 59.52% of the vote, whilst incumbent Sara Nelson has 40.12%.
Council President Nelson, the incumbent, campaigned on her record of taking on tough fights including forcing business interests to accept workforce housing, pushing unused funds into action, and expanding addiction treatment. She positioned herself as proven leadership capable of standing up to powerful interests when they push back.
Foster campaigned on delivering safe streets, affordable housing, and a Seattle that protects rights and respects voices. Her platform emphasised refocusing on shared priorities and bringing needed change to Council operations, promising to ensure the city comes together to tackle national challenges and drive local progress.
Everett Mayor
Results from Thursday afternoon show incumbent Cassie Franklin leading the Everett mayoral race with 54.42% of the vote, whilst Scott Murphy has 45.08%.
Tacoma Mayor
On Thursday, City Council member John Hines conceded in the Tacoma mayoral race against Anders Ibsen, releasing a statement regarding his decision.
“After a year of hard campaigning and three days of vote counting, it is clear from the results that this election did not go our way. I offer Mayor-elect Ibsen my congratulations, and I look forward to working with him collaboratively in my continuing role as a City Council member. Tacoma’s needs are many, and it is vitally important that we put aside our differences from the campaign trail and work together to find solutions on growing Tacoma’s economy, prioritising public safety and crime prevention, working toward regional homelessness solutions, and improving delivery of government services. For now, I am appreciative of my supporters and everyone who donated and volunteered for our campaign over the past year. Thank you to everyone who helped along the way,” Hines stated.
