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King County Council - General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 5, 2026
Current holder:Girmay Zahilay(Democratic)

The King County Council General Election of 2026 will determine the composition of the legislative body for King County, Washington, the state's most populous county. Voters will elect council members to represent various districts, with responsibilities including budget approval, land use planning, and regional policy implementation.

About This Race

The King County Council General Election of 2026 will determine the composition of the legislative body for King County, Washington, the state's most populous county. Voters will elect council members to represent various districts, with responsibilities including budget approval, land use planning, and regional policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Washington State, voters must be registered by October 5, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. Ballots are mailed to all registered voters starting October 14, 2026, and can be returned via secure drop boxes, by mail (postmarked by November 3), or in person at vote centers during the voting period. No photo ID is required to vote in Washington; signature verification is used for ballot authentication.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Girmay Zahilay

King County Councilmember, District 2

Biography

Girmay Zahilay is the incumbent King County Councilmember for District 2, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. A former public defender and housing advocate, he is running for re-election to continue his work on criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and behavioral health initiatives.

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Republican

Chris Vargas

King County Councilmember, District 2

Biography

Chris Vargas is a small business owner and veteran running for King County Council District 2 to challenge the incumbent. His campaign focuses on public safety, economic development, and reducing homelessness through private-sector partnerships and fiscal responsibility.

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