The 2025 General Election took place on Tuesday, November 4, and the Seattle Mayoral race remains too close to call as ballots continue to be counted. The Seattle Metro Chamber is tracking the races that affect our member community, and we’ll be watching closely as King County Elections continues to release updated results each afternoon

The recent returns show several clear outcomes: King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay won King County executive, Erika Evans won the Seattle City Attorney race, Eddie Lin won the Seattle City Council Position 2 Special Election, Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck will retain City Council Position 8, and Dionne Foster won Seattle City Council Position 9. in western Washington’s 26th District, Victoria Hunt (D) defeated Magendanz in the 5th District, and State Sen. Vandana Slatter (D) was victorious in Washington’s 48th District. Kevin Schilling, Mayor of Burien, conceded to State Representative Edwin Obras in Washington’s 33rd District. In Seattle, voters decisively passed Proposition 2, the measure to modify the City’s Business and Occupation tax. They also approved the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy, which the Chamber endorsed.

Chamber staff and consultants are maintaining strong relationships across city, county, and state government while building new connections with incoming elected officials. We will continue to engage with policymakers through the lens of the voter. From our recent Index 9 research, we know that Seattle voters are optimistic about the city’s direction but increasingly anxious about their personal finances and cost of living. Nearly three-quarters said they are concerned about affordability, and a majority believe taxes are too high for the level of services provided. At the same time, voters see progress on public safety and homelessness and want city leaders to stay focused on the basics: protecting local jobs, ensuring tax dollars deliver visible results, and keeping Seattle a safe, livable city. These priorities will continue to guide the Chamber’s advocacy and engagement with local and regional policymakers in the months ahead.