Councilmember Girmay Zahilay
@girmayzahilay.bsky.social
King County Council Chair running for County Executive | Sound Transit Board | frmr Start-Up Companies Lawyer | Nonprofit Founder | Proud Husband & New Dad ♥️
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Today marks the start of my transition as King County Executive-elect. This is the beginning of building the new administration that will lead King County.
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Today marks the start of my transition as King County Executive-elect. This is the beginning of building the new administration that will lead King County.
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
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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 sides of Lake Washington.
Girmay Zahilay claims victory in King County executive race as Balducci concedes
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 side...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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 sides of Lake Washington.
To my core campaign team, volunteers, finance committee, donors, door knockers, house hosts, and voters: Thank you. I woke up feeling deeply grateful for all the work you put into this campaign. I appreciate all of you.
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
To my core campaign team, volunteers, finance committee, donors, door knockers, house hosts, and voters: Thank you. I woke up feeling deeply grateful for all the work you put into this campaign. I appreciate all of you.
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Election Week continues: Girmay Zahilay has won the election for King County executive. Zahilay, a county councilmember, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon.
Girmay Zahilay wins election for King County executive
Girmay Zahilay, chair of the King County Council, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon after a tight race against fellow councilmember Claudia Balducci.
www.knkx.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Election Week continues: Girmay Zahilay has won the election for King County executive. Zahilay, a county councilmember, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon.
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There’s more to celebrate in Washington! Congrats to @girmayzahilay.bsky.social, the next King County Executive! 🎉
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg
November 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
There’s more to celebrate in Washington! Congrats to @girmayzahilay.bsky.social, the next King County Executive! 🎉
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg
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Girmay Zahilay defeated fellow King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. Zahilay's lead grew through the week and on Friday Balducci conceded.
Girmay Zahilay wins King County executive race
www.seattletimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Girmay Zahilay defeated fellow King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. Zahilay's lead grew through the week and on Friday Balducci conceded.
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Congratulations to King County's next Executive, Girmay Zahilay!
We appreciate you centering the needs of working families in your campaign and are excited to get to work building a more resilient and equitable county.
We appreciate you centering the needs of working families in your campaign and are excited to get to work building a more resilient and equitable county.
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Congratulations to King County's next Executive, Girmay Zahilay!
We appreciate you centering the needs of working families in your campaign and are excited to get to work building a more resilient and equitable county.
We appreciate you centering the needs of working families in your campaign and are excited to get to work building a more resilient and equitable county.
Today, we officially won the race for King County Executive.
This is the place that raised me, supported my family, and made my story possible. To now serve as Executive for this region, and to be the first immigrant and first millennial ever elected to the role, is the honor of my lifetime.
This is the place that raised me, supported my family, and made my story possible. To now serve as Executive for this region, and to be the first immigrant and first millennial ever elected to the role, is the honor of my lifetime.
November 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Today, we officially won the race for King County Executive.
This is the place that raised me, supported my family, and made my story possible. To now serve as Executive for this region, and to be the first immigrant and first millennial ever elected to the role, is the honor of my lifetime.
This is the place that raised me, supported my family, and made my story possible. To now serve as Executive for this region, and to be the first immigrant and first millennial ever elected to the role, is the honor of my lifetime.
As we had hoped, our vote share has grown slightly with today’s latest results. There are still thousands of more votes to count throughout this week, but we are hopeful that the lead will grow further tomorrow.
Thank you again to everyone who poured their time and resources into this campaign.
Thank you again to everyone who poured their time and resources into this campaign.
November 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
As we had hoped, our vote share has grown slightly with today’s latest results. There are still thousands of more votes to count throughout this week, but we are hopeful that the lead will grow further tomorrow.
Thank you again to everyone who poured their time and resources into this campaign.
Thank you again to everyone who poured their time and resources into this campaign.
Thank you to the 450 people who RSVPd to our election night watch party. I felt so much love in that room.
The results were too close to declare victory, but we are feeling really good. I will have more to say after today’s additional results, but for now, I just want to say thank you so much!
The results were too close to declare victory, but we are feeling really good. I will have more to say after today’s additional results, but for now, I just want to say thank you so much!
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thank you to the 450 people who RSVPd to our election night watch party. I felt so much love in that room.
The results were too close to declare victory, but we are feeling really good. I will have more to say after today’s additional results, but for now, I just want to say thank you so much!
The results were too close to declare victory, but we are feeling really good. I will have more to say after today’s additional results, but for now, I just want to say thank you so much!
We launched our campaign last December and tonight at 8 PM, polls close and this chapter comes to an end.
No matter what happens, I want to take a moment to share my deepest gratitude. Thank you to everyone who showed up to make our community a better place for all.
Turn those ballots in before 8!
No matter what happens, I want to take a moment to share my deepest gratitude. Thank you to everyone who showed up to make our community a better place for all.
Turn those ballots in before 8!
November 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We launched our campaign last December and tonight at 8 PM, polls close and this chapter comes to an end.
No matter what happens, I want to take a moment to share my deepest gratitude. Thank you to everyone who showed up to make our community a better place for all.
Turn those ballots in before 8!
No matter what happens, I want to take a moment to share my deepest gratitude. Thank you to everyone who showed up to make our community a better place for all.
Turn those ballots in before 8!
Thank you so much to 80-year resident of Seattle and incredible community leader, Cynthia A. Green, for her endorsement of my campaign in today’s Stranger op-ed. Click below for the full article. thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2025/11/03/80309471/guest-rant-now-is-the-time-to-hope-and-vote
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Thank you so much to 80-year resident of Seattle and incredible community leader, Cynthia A. Green, for her endorsement of my campaign in today’s Stranger op-ed. Click below for the full article. thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2025/11/03/80309471/guest-rant-now-is-the-time-to-hope-and-vote
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When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat - PubliCola
By Girmay Zahilay In the coming days, thousands of families across King County could open their refrigerators and find more…
publicola.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
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When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat - PubliCola
By Girmay Zahilay In the coming days, thousands of families across King County could open their refrigerators and find more…
publicola.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
Seattle and King County can’t solve our biggest challenges alone. Real progress requires partnership.
That’s why Erika Evans and I will team up to build safer neighborhoods, support people in crisis, and stand up for workers. But before we can get to work, we need you.
Return before Tuesday!
That’s why Erika Evans and I will team up to build safer neighborhoods, support people in crisis, and stand up for workers. But before we can get to work, we need you.
Return before Tuesday!
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Seattle and King County can’t solve our biggest challenges alone. Real progress requires partnership.
That’s why Erika Evans and I will team up to build safer neighborhoods, support people in crisis, and stand up for workers. But before we can get to work, we need you.
Return before Tuesday!
That’s why Erika Evans and I will team up to build safer neighborhoods, support people in crisis, and stand up for workers. But before we can get to work, we need you.
Return before Tuesday!
Jazzy has a special message for all of you: “Vote by Tuesday!” Only 3 days left, my friends.
✅ Check your mailbox today, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive
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✅ Check your mailbox today, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive
✅ Share this video!
✅ Text 5 friends to remind them
✅ Join our virtual text banking this Sunday: bit.ly/text4girmay
November 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Jazzy has a special message for all of you: “Vote by Tuesday!” Only 3 days left, my friends.
✅ Check your mailbox today, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive
✅ Share this video!
✅ Text 5 friends to remind them
✅ Join our virtual text banking this Sunday: bit.ly/text4girmay
✅ Check your mailbox today, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive
✅ Share this video!
✅ Text 5 friends to remind them
✅ Join our virtual text banking this Sunday: bit.ly/text4girmay
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SIX days to get your ballots returned, Seattle!
Make sure to vote for @girmayzahilay.bsky.social for King County Executive and the rest of our amazing endorsed candidates, then return your ballot to a drop box ASAP!
More info: 43rddems.org/vote
Make sure to vote for @girmayzahilay.bsky.social for King County Executive and the rest of our amazing endorsed candidates, then return your ballot to a drop box ASAP!
More info: 43rddems.org/vote
October 30, 2025 at 12:49 AM
SIX days to get your ballots returned, Seattle!
Make sure to vote for @girmayzahilay.bsky.social for King County Executive and the rest of our amazing endorsed candidates, then return your ballot to a drop box ASAP!
More info: 43rddems.org/vote
Make sure to vote for @girmayzahilay.bsky.social for King County Executive and the rest of our amazing endorsed candidates, then return your ballot to a drop box ASAP!
More info: 43rddems.org/vote
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My guy Girmay doesn’t only take the bus, he wants to work with me to make them faster and more reliable! Grateful for his partnership on this to deliver on better transit service!
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
My guy Girmay doesn’t only take the bus, he wants to work with me to make them faster and more reliable! Grateful for his partnership on this to deliver on better transit service!
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MLK Labor has joined more than two dozen unions in endorsing our guy, @girmayzahilay.bsky.social, for King County Executive.
We're voting for Girmay because he will always fight for working families.
We're voting for Girmay because he will always fight for working families.
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
MLK Labor has joined more than two dozen unions in endorsing our guy, @girmayzahilay.bsky.social, for King County Executive.
We're voting for Girmay because he will always fight for working families.
We're voting for Girmay because he will always fight for working families.
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Zahilay has spent his political career working to bring resources to neglected places like Skyway, where he grew up. He's now seeking King County's top job.
A childhood spent moving shaped Girmay Zahilay's campaign for King County executive
www.seattletimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Zahilay has spent his political career working to bring resources to neglected places like Skyway, where he grew up. He's now seeking King County's top job.
As you cast your ballot this week, remember: Girmay is the only candidate endorsed by reproductive rights organizations.
Thank you to Pro-Choice Washington and Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates for your sole endorsements.
Please vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before Nov. 4!
Thank you to Pro-Choice Washington and Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates for your sole endorsements.
Please vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before Nov. 4!
October 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
As you cast your ballot this week, remember: Girmay is the only candidate endorsed by reproductive rights organizations.
Thank you to Pro-Choice Washington and Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates for your sole endorsements.
Please vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before Nov. 4!
Thank you to Pro-Choice Washington and Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates for your sole endorsements.
Please vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before Nov. 4!
Thank you to the Seattle Medium for endorsing my campaign for King County Executive! I’m grateful for their decades of community journalism and for this vote of confidence.
Please check your mailbox for your ballot, fill it out, and vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before November 4.
Please check your mailbox for your ballot, fill it out, and vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before November 4.
October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thank you to the Seattle Medium for endorsing my campaign for King County Executive! I’m grateful for their decades of community journalism and for this vote of confidence.
Please check your mailbox for your ballot, fill it out, and vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before November 4.
Please check your mailbox for your ballot, fill it out, and vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before November 4.
What we do these next 13 days will decide everything. We need your help to keep up our momentum and reach as many voters as possible. Can you join us and @Common Power to knock doors these next two weekends?
Auburn
Saturday, October 25
bit.ly/gzauburn
Renton
Saturday, November 1
bit.ly/gzrenton
Auburn
Saturday, October 25
bit.ly/gzauburn
Renton
Saturday, November 1
bit.ly/gzrenton
October 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
What we do these next 13 days will decide everything. We need your help to keep up our momentum and reach as many voters as possible. Can you join us and @Common Power to knock doors these next two weekends?
Auburn
Saturday, October 25
bit.ly/gzauburn
Renton
Saturday, November 1
bit.ly/gzrenton
Auburn
Saturday, October 25
bit.ly/gzauburn
Renton
Saturday, November 1
bit.ly/gzrenton
As you cast your ballot, remember: Girmay is the only candidate endorsed by Tribal Nations.
If you want an Executive who partners with tribes to grow a strong economy, create good jobs, protect our environment, and deliver solutions to homelessness and behavioral health, Girmay is your choice.
If you want an Executive who partners with tribes to grow a strong economy, create good jobs, protect our environment, and deliver solutions to homelessness and behavioral health, Girmay is your choice.
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As you cast your ballot, remember: Girmay is the only candidate endorsed by Tribal Nations.
If you want an Executive who partners with tribes to grow a strong economy, create good jobs, protect our environment, and deliver solutions to homelessness and behavioral health, Girmay is your choice.
If you want an Executive who partners with tribes to grow a strong economy, create good jobs, protect our environment, and deliver solutions to homelessness and behavioral health, Girmay is your choice.
TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN: 14 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE
Check your mailbox, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive, and return your ballot to the nearest drop box today. Please vote early, then post on social media that you voted and tag me so I can thank you!
Check your mailbox, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive, and return your ballot to the nearest drop box today. Please vote early, then post on social media that you voted and tag me so I can thank you!
October 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN: 14 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE
Check your mailbox, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive, and return your ballot to the nearest drop box today. Please vote early, then post on social media that you voted and tag me so I can thank you!
Check your mailbox, vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive, and return your ballot to the nearest drop box today. Please vote early, then post on social media that you voted and tag me so I can thank you!