Preliminary 2025 election results for Chelan Douglas counties

Preliminary ballot counts from the 2025 General Election reveal a 20. 7% turnout in Chelan County and 16. 4% in Douglas County. Washington voters approved SJR 8201, a constitutional amendment that permits investment of funds in the state’s long-term-care trust, with 57. 9% supporting it statewide.

Chelan County voters closely mirrored this sentiment, approving the measure at 51. 2%, while Douglas County diverged, rejecting it by 59. 2%. In contested races, Agustin Benegas Garcia leads for Chelan Council #2, while in Douglas County, Jim Huffman leads for Port Commissioner #1 with 56. 2%.

Other notable leads include Tim Hollingsworth in Chelan and Jacqueline Hentges in Bridgeport. Close races are ongoing in both counties, notably for Chelan’s school district bond measure and several Douglas County positions. Final results are expected soon, particularly for those races with narrow margins. Voter turnout remains lower than the statewide average of 22% as of the same reporting period.