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Washington State Election: Key Races and Ballot Decisions Today

11/5/2025

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Washington state voters participated in the November 2025 general election, with ballots due by 8 p.m.
Key races include Girmay Zahilay versus Claudia Balducci for King County executive and incumbent Bruce Harrell against challenger Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor, with early results showing Harrell leading 54% to 46%.
In Everett, incumbent Cassie Franklin leads Scott Murphy by 5%.
Voters will also decide on SJR 8201, which allows the WA Cares Fund to invest in the stock market.
Election results will be certified by November 25, 2025.

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Story summary

Washington state voters participated in the November 2025 general election, with ballots due by 8 p.m.
Key races include Girmay Zahilay versus Claudia Balducci for King County executive and incumbent Bruce Harrell against challenger Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor, with early results showing Harrell leading 54% to 46%.
In Everett, incumbent Cassie Franklin leads Scott Murphy by 5%.
Voters will also decide on SJR 8201, which allows the WA Cares Fund to invest in the stock market.
Election results will be certified by November 25, 2025.