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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KING COUNTY, Wash. — Girmay Zahilay has won the race for King County Executive after Claudia Balducci conceded on Friday evening. WATCH: King County Executive Shannon Braddock and Executive-elect ...

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 ...

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 ...