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Girmay for King County Executive
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PORT COMMISSIONER RYAN CALKINS
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SEN. BOB HASEGAWA
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FORMER REP. DAWN MASON
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SEN. MONA DAS
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SEN. JOE NGUYEN
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WOMEN OF COLOR IN POLITICS
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WASHINGTON CONSERVATION VOTERS
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TRANSPORTATION FOR WASHINGTON
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KING COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS
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11TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
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37TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
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43RD WASHINGTON DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
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SEATTLE TRANSIT RIDERS UNION
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KING COUNTY DEMOCRATS
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THE STRANGER

"Girmay is one of our state’s most effective leaders.  I’ve seen him deliver major legislation from workforce housing bonds, to crisis care centers, to regional gun violence prevention strategies. He’s thoughtful about bringing new voices to the decision making table, and he builds bridges between diverse groups of people. Girmay will be an excellent County Executive."

Governor Bob Ferguson

“I am proud to endorse Girmay for King County Executive. He is a thoughtful problem solver who understands the complexities of public safety and how to collaborate with impacted communities to create meaningful solutions. Girmay’s impressive background—practicing business law at the nation’s top firms, crafting effective public policies, and organizing grassroots movements—gives him a unique and diverse skill set. I am confident he will continue to deliver results as Executive. Girmay is the best candidate to protect our civil liberties, reduce gun violence, and champion the values that make King County strong and inclusive."

Attorney General Nick Brown

"I’m thrilled to endorse Girmay for King County Executive. At a time when an incoming presidential administration poses new threats and challenges to everything we hold dear, we need local leaders like Girmay—progressive problem-solvers who can deliver real results for working families. Girmay’s bold vision, deep compassion, and proven ability to build coalitions make him exactly the kind of leader King County needs to protect and advance equity, affordability, and opportunity for all. With Girmay at the helm, I know King County will stand strong in the face of any challenge."

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

“Girmay will be the kind of leader King County needs—one who listens, adapts, and delivers real results with courage and common sense. At a time when King County needs pragmatic, effective leadership to address public safety, affordability, and good governance, I believe Girmay has the ability to rise to the challenge and provide the leadership my constituents deserve, whether they are in South Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, or Renton.”

Congressman Adam Smith

"The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has given Girmay Zahilay their early sole endorsement in the race for King County Executive! With over 6,000 members, the Puyallup Tribe is one of the largest and most historically significant tribes in Washington State.The Puyallup Tribe is a leader in environmental protection and natural resource management. It has fought to protect salmon populations, clean water, and the health of Puget Sound, which are vital to the tribe's cultural heritage and economy."

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians

"Girmay Zahilay has been endorsed by more unions than all other candidates in this race combined, a clear testament to his commitment to building a strong economy and a thriving workforce in King County. He has earned the support of UFCW 3000, Teamsters Joint Council 28, SEIU 6, SEIU 775, PROTEC17, UNITE HERE Local 8, UAW Local 4121, Teamsters 117, NW Iron Workers, Iron Workers Local 86, and IBEW Local 46—organizations that together represent hundreds of thousands of workers across our region. This matters because when working people have fair wages, safe conditions, and a voice in their workplaces, our entire community benefits. A strong labor movement means a stronger middle class, a more stable economy, and a King County where every worker has the opportunity to succeed."

11 Major Labor Unions

Mayors from cities across King County are endorsing Girmay's campaign for King County Executive because they know that real progress happens when county and city leaders work together. Leaders like Mayor Roberts of Shoreline, Deputy Mayor O’Cain of Kenmore, Former Mayor Eddy of Kirkland, Mayor Howe of Sammamish, Mayor McLeod of Tukwila, Mayor Egal of SeaTac, and Mayor Ferrell of Federal Way have all endorsed his vision for a safer, more affordable, and more connected King County. These mayors understand the challenges their cities face—whether it’s housing, transportation, or public safety—and they know that as County Executive, Girmay will be a collaborative partner who listens, takes action, and delivers results.

Mayors of Cities from Around King County

Seventeen Washington State Senators and Representatives have endorsed Girmay Zahilay’s campaign for King County Executive because they know he is the leader who will bring bold, effective solutions to the challenges facing the region. These state lawmakers recognize that strong collaboration between King County and the state government is essential for securing funding, shaping policies, and delivering results on critical issues like housing, transportation, and public safety. As a proven problem-solver, Girmay has built strong relationships with legislators in Olympia and will work tirelessly to ensure King County gets the resources and support it needs.

17 State Senators and Representatives

"Girmay Zahilay is honored to have the endorsement of all five members of the Seattle Port Commission in his campaign for King County Executive. These countywide elected leaders understand the complex challenges facing the region—from economic development to climate action—and their unanimous support reflects the broad, solutions-focused coalition Girmay is building."

All 5 Elected Member of the Seattle Port Commission
Endorsements from Around the Region
Organizations
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians (Tribe)
UFCW 3000 (Labor Union)
IBEW Local 46 (Labor Union)
Unite Here Local 8 (Labor Union)
Teamsters Joint Council 28 (Labor Union)
PROTEC17 (Labor Union)
SEIU 775
SEIU 6
UAW Local 4121
Teamsters 117
NW Iron Workers
Iron Workers Local 86
FEDERAL & STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Congressman Adam Smith
Governor Bob Ferguson
Attorney General Nick Brown
State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal
King County Councilmembers
Former Councilmember Larry Gossett
Mayors & Deputy Mayors
Sammamish Mayor Karen Howe
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell
Tukwila Mayor Tom Mcloed
SeaTac Mayor Mohamed Egal
Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts
Kenmore Deputy Mayor Melanie O'Cain
Former Kirkland Mayor Deborah Eddy
Washington State Legislators
Senator Jamie Pedersen
Senator John Lovick
Senator Tina Orwall
Senator Claudia Kauffman
Senator Joe Nguyen
Senator Bob Hasegawa
Senator Rebecca Saldana
Senator Javier Valdez
Senator T'wina Nobles
Senator Yasmin Trudeau
Senator Drew Hansen
Former Senator Mona Das
Rep. Sharlett Mena
Rep. Julia Reed
Rep. Chipalo Street
Rep. David Hackney
Rep. Shaun Scott
Rep. Edwin Obras
Rep. Tarra Simmons
Former Rep. Jesse Johnson
Former Rep. Dawn Mason
Seattle Port Commissioners
Toshiko Hasegawa
Sam Cho
Ryan Calkins
Fred Felleman
Hamdi Mohamed
Elected Officials Around the REgion
Sammamish Mayor Karen Howe
Renton Councilmember Ruth Perez
Seattle Councilmember Mark Solomon
Renton Councilmember Carmen Rivera
Renton Council President James Alberson
Tukwila Councilmember Mohamed Abdi
Tukwila Councilmember Jovita McConnell
Tukwila Councilmember Armen Papyan
Auburn Councilmember Yolanda Trout
Auburn Councilmember Hanan Amer
Shoreline Councilmember John Ramsdell
Burien Councilmember Hugo Garcia
Seatac Councilmember Senayet Negusse
Seatac Councilmember Joe Vinson
Seatac Councilmember Iris Guzman
SeaTac Councilmember James Lovell
Federal Way Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson
School Board Director Brandon Hersey
Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
School Board Director Michelle Sarju
Seattle Councilmember Dan Strauss
Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera
Seattle Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth
Kenmore Deputy Mayor Melanie O'Cain
Former Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis
Former Kenmore Councilmember Corina Pfeil
Tacoma School Board Director Chelsea McElroy
Former Tukwila School Board Director Mary Fertakis
Former Kirkland Mayor Deborah Eddy
Kent School Director Andy Song
Kent Councilmember John Boyd
Auburn Councilmember Larry Brown
Seatac Councilmember Jake Simpson
Former Superior Court Judge, Michael Fox
Business and Community Leaders
Joan Wallace, Former Chair of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
Joe Fugere, owner of Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
Leslie Chihuly, CEO Chihuly, Inc.
Peter Gishuru, African Chamber of Commerce
Nick Licata, Metropolitan Democratic Club
Betsy MacWhinney, MacWhinney Environmental Consulting
Nate Miles, Democrats For Diversity & Inclusion
Lady Scribe, Seattle Sound Music Awards
Kenan Block, Founder of Kenan Block Media and Communications
Natalie Curtis, Manager at Fred Hutchinson
Mimi Gan, Creative Director at Mi2 Media
Kabi Gishuru, Global Director of Inclusion Recruiting Programs Acquisition at Netflix
George Griffin, President and CEO of G3 & Associates
Suzanne Hittman, Philanthropist; Former Seattle School Board member
Lynn Hubbard, Partner at Social Venture Partners Seattle
Karen Kalish, Social entrepreneur, President of Estelle W. and Karen Kalish Fund
Suzi LeVine, Former U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Greg Moga, President of Moga Investments
Michael Parham, Former Vice President and General Counsel at RealNetworks
Laura Marie Rivera
Paula Sardinas, President and CEO of FMS Global Strategies
Ben Secord, Artist Manager
Cynthia Stroum,Philanthropist; Former U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg
Dexter Tang, Commercial Real Estate Investment at Terran Management
PCOs/LD members
Kevin Allen, 37th PCO
Kathy Sakahara, 46th PCO
Ken Nsimni, PCO
Christopher McEnany, 43rd PCO
Jeanne Legault, 37th PCO
Maria Manza, PCO
John Burbank, PCO
Toby Thaler, 36th PCO
Harriett Cody, 37th LD member
Ricardo Polintan, Former Chair of the 11th LD
Community Members
Kathryn L. Nelson
Getaneh Mekonen, Coordinator at The Boeing Co.
Pat Cleary
Sharon Rae Maeda, Activist and Feminist
Lorie A Lucky
Rebecca Lane, Principal at Rebecca Lane Consulting
Beryl Gorbman, Private Investigator
Nicholas Wagner
Helen Potter
Laura Van Tosh, Mental Health Advocate
Bette Pine
Amy Merz
Elinor A Graham
Elaine Ikoma Ko, Chief of Staff at City of Seattle
Brie Gyncild, Author
April Vian
Janet Frohnmayer, Board Vice Chair for Washington Women’s Foundation
Bill Daniell, Associate Professor Emeritus at University of Washington
Ahava Goldwater
Teresa Abellera
Lucie Bernheim, Attorney
Cora Glass, Elementary School Teacher
Rachel DeBusk, Personal Trainer
Cathy Tuttle, Board Member Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
Jon Alexander, President of Sunshine Construction
Gina Owens, Grassroots Leader/Lobbyist
Summer Stinson, Labor Negotiator for City of Seattle
Linda Clifton, Former Board Member of Fremont Neighborhood Council
Susan Helf
Harvey Sadis, Philanthropist
Tinya Anderson
Natalia Fior, Firm Administrator at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Sasha Cousineau, Fundraising Auctioneer
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