Thank you to everyone who has been continuing to participate in our #RegionalDayofService by supporting their local food bank. It’s not too late to donate to help feed your neighbors. Find your closest food bank using our new map tool: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map

Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s all do our parts to keep our communities fed this holiday season. Yesterday, we volunteered at 4 food banks in every corner of King County Find your closest food bank using our new map tool and make a financial contribution today: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map

Surrounded by kids from the audience and holding his baby daughter, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in Tuesday as the 10th King County executive and the youngest ever to hold the position.

Girmay H. Zahilay, the youngest and first millennial King County Executive, outlines his 'Four B's' policy framework in inaugural address. His administration marks the first change in executive leadership in 16 years, overseeing 18,000 employees and serving 2.3 million residents.

A new chapter begins: Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County’s seventh elected Executive At a celebratory morning event in New Holly and then again at an afternoon ceremony in the King County Courthouse's Council chambers, Zahilay took the oath and assumed his new role as the leader of the twelfth…

We’re hitting 4 food banks in every corner of the region today as part of our Regional Day of Service. Here are 2 of our volunteers who had such a sweet reason for giving back. It’s not too late to donate to help feed our neighbors. Find your closest food bank: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map

“Zahilay says this Regional Day of Service is a call to action for all King County residents to engage with their local food banks. For those interested in participating, you can find your closest food bank using the King County Food Resource Map.” www.fox13seattle.com/news/day-of-...

Tomorrow we launch our Regional Day of Service across King County. I’ll be visiting food banks from the Rainier Valley to Des Moines, Bellevue, and Tukwila to volunteer, listen, and support. Join in by volunteering or donating. Boots on the ground! kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map

Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County executive

Today, I was sworn in as the 10th King County Executive, and it is the honor of my life to serve the place that gave my family a home, a chance, and a future. I am grateful beyond words to everyone who has supported this journey and to the communities across our county who inspire me every day.

All smiles as King County Executive @girmayzahilay.bsky.social takes the oath of office in front of a standing room only crowd in South Seattle. @komonews.bsky.social

Big congratulations to our new King County Executive, @girmayzahilay.bsky.social! I’m so looking forward to your leadership and our work together to tackle the affordability crisis and deliver results for the people of our region. An exciting day. #thisisyourcity

We need trusting and effective partnerships to tackle Seattle’s most pressing challenges. From affordability to safety to transit, we’ve got a lot of work to do, and I’m glad to have a partner like Girmay in this work! #thisisyourcity

In their first meeting, Mayor-elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social and Executive-elect Zahilay discussed the urgent challenges facing the region and the importance of coordinated action. Their conversation covered homelessness, childcare, federal funding cuts, and set the foundation for collaboration

Over the past couple weeks we have moved from election night to building the foundation of a new administration. Join us and share your ideas at girmaytransition2025.com

Thank you to @mlklabor and the 220,000 workers you represent for honoring me as Elected Official of the Year. I’m proud of the track record we’ve built together on affordability and opportunity, and as I step into the Executive role next week, I’ll continue strengthening that work for every worker.

Thank you so much to Consul General Prakash Gupta and all the leaders in our region’s vibrant Indian diaspora community who gathered last night to welcome me and incoming King County Executive Girmay Zahilay (@girmayzahilay.bsky.social) with such warm hospitality!

Yesterday, I visited the beautiful and sacred Snoqualmie Falls to sit down with leaders from the Snoqualmie Tribe for an important conversation about our shared future in King County. As Executive-Elect, I’m committed to building a relationship rooted in respect, collaboration, and action.

Congratulations to Girmay Zahilay, new King County Executive, and Katie Wilson, new Seattle Mayor, bringing fresh, youthful leadership to Washington State.

Today we officially kicked off the first meetings of my transition committee as we prepare for the work ahead. More than one hundred leaders from across King County came together this morning. Share your ideas and submit your resumes here: girmaytransition2025.com

I want to thank Mayor Bruce Harrell for his decades of service to Seattle, his hometown. I also want to congratulate Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on her victory.

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

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.

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.

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

Girmay Zahilay defeated fellow King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. Zahilay's lead grew through the week and on Friday Balducci conceded.

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.

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.

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 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!

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!

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

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...

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...

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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!

Thank you to Attorney General Nick Brown for headlining our Voting Season Kickoff Rally yesterday and for his early endorsement of my campaign for King County Executive. Ballots are in mailboxes now—vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive before November 4. Thank you!

So grateful for all the volunteers who joined our Voting Season Kickoff Rally and helped us get out the vote! The final stretch is here.

“In King County, the only king we recognize is…” Thank you @seattleindivisible and the No Kings Coalition for bringing us together in one of the largest protests in our state’s history! Let’s take action: seattleindivisible.com/post-rally-a...

Make your plans to join the No Kings Oct 18 Mass Rally & March at Seattle Center at noon (or come at 11 for less crowded busses and to talk with various coalition organizations), because there's a great list of speakers you won't want to miss! ASL interpreted.