Election update - Day 2 of counting

King County continues to count ballots, revealing Girmay Zahilay's lead over Claudia Balducci at 50. 56% to 48. 17%. With 1,443,842 registered voters, just under 25% of ballots have been counted, and results will be certified on November 26, 2025. In Kenmore, Tracy Banaszynski is making a strong showing against incumbent Joe Marshall for Position 2, trailing by only 149 votes.

Meanwhile, in Shoreline, Valerie Snider leads Jack Malek by over 1,000 votes, with 5,061 to 4,006. In Lake Forest Park, Semra Riddle is ahead of Bryce James in Position 1, while Matt Muilenburg has filled the term of the deceased Deputy Mayor for Position 2. The counting process remains ongoing, with local officials assessing the implications of the results. The election outcomes will influence local governance and representation. As the counting continues, community members await the final certification of results.