LIVE UPDATES: WA primary election results 2025
More ballots counted in WA primary election
The next round of votes have been counted in the Washington August primary election, and the candidates who are moving on are becoming more clear.
SEATTLE - There are several key races in Washington's 2025 primary election, from Seattle mayor and city attorney to King County executive and several propositions.
Keep reading to learn more about the August 5 primary election and to get real-time election results.
WA primary election: Races to keep an eye on
Tuesday is the deadline for Washingtonians to return their ballots for the August primary election, which includes races for state and local officers, along with several bonds and levies.
What is on the WA primary ballot?
What to know:
The deadline to return ballots for the August primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 5, with a number of significant local races and measures on the ballot.
The state's director of elections confirmed a total of 59 local measures and 239 local races are included in the primary.
Key races include Seattle mayor and King County executive.
August Primary Elections are here
Political consultant Sandeep Kaushik with Sound View Strategies joins Good Day Seattle to talk about Primary Election races and measures.
On the measure side, voters are considering King County Proposition 1, a parks and recreation levy that, if approved, would use a six-year property tax starting in 2026. The tax would be used to support parks, open spaces and educational venues across King County.
Voters will also decide if they want to renew Seattle's Democracy Voucher program, which is Seattle Prop. 1 on the ballot. Voters first approved the program in 2015, which gives Seattle residents four $25 vouchers to donate to candidates running for office.
How many voters are expected to turn out for the primary election?
According to election officials, turnout in this off-year primary election is expected to be higher than usual.
When are primary election ballots due?
Voters must have their ballots postmarked by Tuesday, Aug. 5, or dropped off at a ballot box by 8 p.m.
Voters can also register or update their voter status in person until 8 p.m.
Ballot drop boxes are available across the state.
Tracking WA deadlines, races for Primary Election Day
Tuesday, Aug. 5, is the deadline to return your ballot for the August Primary Elections.
By the numbers:
Keep reading for the latest election results from the 2025 Washington primary election.
Latest WA primary 2025 election results
Election results above are updated in real time as soon as the WA Secretary of State's Office publishes updated results. Check back for the latest election results.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington Secretary of State's Office and FOX 13 Seattle original reporting.