With most ballots in, it is clear my colleague Girmay Zahilay has been elected as the next Exec. I called to congratulate and wish him all the best as he begins to transition into this important role. The success of KC depends on his success as Exec, and as a continuing CM I am committed to both.

Recent polling shows the race for KC Executive is going to be close - and today is the final day submit your ballot! Claudia has been delivering on affordability, safety, transit, and more - and she will be ready to lead moment one. Cast your vote for proven leadership by voting for Claudia today!

Affordable housing is the number-one issue we hear about — and Claudia is the trusted leader with the experience and results to make it happen. Let’s build a region where every family has a place to call home. Vote Balducci for King County Executive by November 4th!

There’s a reason Mayor Curtis & 18 other mayors across KC endorse Claudia. They’ve seen firsthand that she shows up, does the work, and always puts people over politics. She doesn’t seek the spotlight. She seeks solutions. And that’s the kind of leadership we deserve. Vote Balducci by Nov 4th!

🗳️ Countdown Reminder: Ballots Are Due Tuesday at 8pm! We’re in the final stretch before ballots are due — just a few days lef! Locate the closest ballot drop box below, and remember to vote Balducci for King County Executive! ⏭️ Find the nearest ballot drop box : kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...

🏡 Delivering an affordable King County Everywhere I go, people tell me they love King County — but they’re worried they can’t afford to stay here. I hear that fear and I share it for my own family.

🚨 Breaking: We’re TIED! 🚨 A new NPI poll out today shows this race for King County Executive is tied. That means it’s all hands on deck in this final week — and your action right now could make the difference. Every single effort matters in a race this close 💪

🗳️Just 7 days left to make your voice heard! Claudia Balducci is the only candidate running for King County Executive with real executive experience. She’s a former mayor and KC department leader with a proven record of getting things done - and she’ll be ready to deliver on day 1!

With 1 week until Election Day, our campaign is all in! Recent highlights: ✨ An inspiring event with Congresswoman Strickland ✨ A community canvass with The Urbanist & Seattle Subway ✨ Forums hosted by the KC Equitable Development Initiative and the Urban Community Councils of Seattle

📣 New profile in The Seattle Times – moving big ideas from plan to progress Today’s profile of my candidacy for King County Executive got to the heart of why I’m running: bringing real-world, regional results to every community. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... Photo credit: Meryl Schenker

🔑 Unlocking housing solutions through partnership and persistence. As County Executive, housing affordability will be my top priority. I’ll keep fighting everyday for a King County where everyone can afford to live, grow, and belong.

🚪✨ Now is the time - and every door matters. We’re in the home stretch — let’s make these next canvasses count! Many voters wait until the final weekend to cast their ballots, which means every conversation now helps tip the scales.

Just 13 days left to make your voice heard that you can count on Claudia 🗳️ Ballots are out now, make sure to vote for Claudia Balducci for King County Executive and return your ballot to a drop box near you. Drop boxes close at 8PM on Tuesday, Nov 4 🔗 kingcounty.gov/ballotdropboxes

What happens in Washington, D.C. doesn’t just stay in D.C. The fights over our rights, safety, and freedoms are reaching our communities. I’m proud to be endorsed by Democratic groups across King County who know I’ll keep defending our shared values so they’re reflected in the work we do every day.

Progress isn’t measured by the size of the crowd, it’s measured by showing up for community 📊 With just 15 days until Election Day, our campaign hasn’t stopped moving. Whether it’s a packed forum or a local gathering we’re connecting with people who care deeply about King County.

Honored to receive the sole endorsement for King County Executive by NW Asian Weekly. 💛 This endorsement reflects not just my record, but our shared belief that when we work collaboratively across communities, we can solve tough problems and build a stronger, more connected region for everyone.

Turning Experience Into Impact. 🤝 I’m proud to be supported by State Senators from around the county who know what it takes to deliver real results for our communities. Their trust in our movement means so much because they’ve seen firsthand how collaboration and experience drive progress.

No Kings Day! 👑🚫 I was proud to join South King Indivisible for today's #NoKings event - one of more than 2,000+ demonstrations nationwide bringing millions of Americans together in defense of our democracy. Thank you to everyone who came and stood up to say that power belongs to the people!

🧳 Experience matters. Relationships matter. Results matter. We can't afford to start from scratch and wait for on the job training. Progress doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through connection, collaboration, and commitment and that’s exactly what I bring to the table.

☑️ Yes you can. For more than 20 years, I have been the steady, proven leader King County has counted on.That’s why more than 100 elected officials, organizations, first responders, and community leaders count on me, and you can too.

One message is loud and clear and I hear you 📢 At a recent forum with Inspire Washington, we played a quick round of “Yes, No, or in Ten Words” and when asked about the biggest need for cultural workers my answer was just two words and the other candidate agreed: Affordable Housing.

💯 You can count on Claudia. With over 25 years of proven leadership, I’m the only candidate supported by first responders, backed by more than 45 unions, Democratic organizations, housing and transportation advocates, and over 100 state and local leaders.

🗳️ Our region needs and deserves values-driven leadership that gets results. Ballots are hitting mailboxes this weekend and your voice matters more than ever. Every vote helps shape the future of our region. Let’s move King County forward with leadership you can trust.

ENDORSED!!! 🙌 Angela Birney - Mayor; City of Redmond “I support Claudia Balducci for County Executive because I have seen her work tirelessly for this county over many years and I know she will do exactly what our county needs for the future.”

From honoring Japanese history with NW Asian Weekly, to joining powerful conversations at the Central Area Neighborhood District Council Community Forum, to filming new content and knocking doors with Eastside Urbanism and Seattle Subway, our movement is showing up everywhere across King County.

History is in the making! I have spent my career delivering results that improve lives—expanding affordable housing, strengthening public transit, and ensuring government works for everyone.

I have spent decades navigating these challenges, using my experience to turn ambitious transit visions into reality. I understand the hurdles and know how to deliver projects that connect our neighborhoods. www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/10/h...

🚆 "...transit connects people to opportunity, makes our region greener, and—more personally—helps my teenager find their independence...." — Claudia Balducci, Publicola, Oct 8, 2025 Check out this piece on what’s at stake and some big questions that need answering now: publicola.com/2025/10/08/t...

ENDORSED! 🙌 Mike Millman – Mayor of Woodinville Public safety is at the heart of strong communities, and our campaign has earned the trust of more local mayors, first responders, and safety community advocates than any other candidate and we’ll keep leading the way on safety all across King County.

I made this a priority when I was Mayor of Bellevue and partnered with other cities to create a regional approach to permanent supportive housing. We must scale this across King County. The results speak for themselves, and I’m committed to continuing this work.

SOLE Endorsed!!!! 🙌 🌽 Washington Farm Bureau By supporting sustainable growth and investing in vibrant rural communities, we can strengthen the future of agriculture and ensure that our farmers, ranchers, and families continue to flourish for generations to come.

This Sunday, we’re hitting the doors for with an incredible host - Eastside Urbanism! This is an incredible opportunity to join this movement and help make it seen and heard. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ENDORSED!!! 🙌 Mary Lou Pauly - Mayor of Issaquah We are proud to have earned the trust of more local King County Mayors, first responders, transportation and housing advocates than any other candidate and will continue to be the leading Democratic voice on safety, housing, and transportation.

What a week! From candidate forums in Skyway, debates on KUOW & FOX 13, meeting neighbors at Issaquah Salmon Days, to Seattle Democrats’ Pancakes for Progress and canvassing alongside Councilmember Stuart. I'm hearing and seeing enthusiasm in our communities for progress that delivers results.

Experience matters. Results matter. King County can’t wait. ⏰ We don't have time for on the job training. Our endorsements and achievements over the past 20+ years show we’re ready for the job. King County manages a $10 billion annual budget and I’ve already delivered results you can see.

A county is only as strong as its care 💛 No one in King County should go hungry, get sick without care, or be forced to sleep without a roof. As federal decisions ripple down and impact us locally, we need strong leadership that will stand up and protect our most vulnerable neighbors.

🚪💙 When we show up together, we win together. Every conversation is building momentum as we remind our neighbors what’s at stake this November. 📍 Sunday 10/5 — Sammamish, 11AM docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We have been on the move across King County 🙌 Week after week, we’re meeting people where they are and sharing our vision for a county that stays safe, affordable, and connected for every resident.

What’s happening federally is impacting us right here in King County. We don’t need more talk: we need action, experience, and results. For over 20 years, I’ve dedicated my career to this work. By partnering with neighbors, advocates, and leaders we’ve proven that real progress is possible.

We must all stand together against these actions which harm all our communities - speaking out loudly and consistently. I stand united with all of you in opposing Trump’s continuing assaults on the rule of law and democracy.

☑️ ENDORSED: Marilyn Strickland - Representative; 10th Congressional District “Claudia doesn’t just talk about bold change she gets it done. “

“Claudia Balducci is the best person for the job and voters ought to choose her.” – Seattle Times ✨ We are leading this race on the things that are going to matter most: safety for all, affordability, housing, and transit. This isn’t just talk, it’s results.

🚪✨ Every conversation counts. That’s how we win. The exact meeting address will be shared the day before each event. Sign up using the links below so we can send you the details. 9/27: Sign up here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 9/28: Sign up here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

King County doesn’t need a performance. We need results. 💪 With challenges ahead and opportunities in front of us, now is the time to be grounded in reality and motivated by service. Progress doesn’t just happen, it takes local government that works for the people.

From galas to grassroots, we were in every corner of the county. Here are some highlights! I am proud to be the leading Democratic voice on safety, housing, and transportation, earning the trust of more first responders, transportation/housing advocates and local Mayors than any other candidate.

Stories shape the way we see the world 🎨📚 What an honor to speak at the opening ceremony of the Jaipur Literature Festival here at the Seattle Asian Arts Museum, alongside Pulitzer finalist and New York Times’ ten best books of 2023 author John Vaillant.

King County should move together 🚆🚎 Had an awesome time last night with friends from Subway Seattle and The Urbanist. No matter how you move, by bus, bike, car, or on foot, getting around should be simple, safe, and accessible for everyone.

Our campaign built by and for working families ✊ Union members and labor are at the heart of our communities and represent the workers that make our county services possible. I am proud of the support this campaign has received and stand committed to lifting up workers in King County.

Join The Urbanist and @seattlesubway.org for a Meet & Greet with our endorsed King County Executive candidate @claudiaforkcexec.bsky.social on Capitol Hill tomorrow afternoon! We’ll be at Paradise at 5:30, with our speaking program beginning at 6:15.

Safety in Little Saigon can’t wait ⚠️ Safety is not negotiable. Every neighbor deserves to walk the streets, shop, work, and gather in peace, without fear. With real community investment, Little Saigon can remain not just resilient, but a vibrant and thriving heart of King County’s future.