In a tight race for King County Executive, Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are neck and neck, with Balducci recently edging out Zahilay in a poll. Both candidates have diverse backgrounds, with Zahilay transitioning from corporate law to public service and Balducci holding leadership roles in King County for over twenty years. The race is also about values and endorsements, with Zahilay backed by high-profile Democrats and Balducci supported by a coalition of mayors. Both promise action on affordable housing and public transit, making for a nail-biting finish.

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