Federal monitors visit King County voting centers as 2026 results come in
The gist
Federal monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice visited King County voting centers on Election Day.
Results stay unofficial until state certification on Dec. 3 as more ballots are counted.
How it unfolded
- Aug 4, 2026In the August primary, Rep. Amy Walen led Redmond City Councilmember Jessica Forsythe 51% to 46.3% in the 48th Legislative District, with 618 votes separating them. In the assessor primary, Rob Foxcurran had 47% and Dominique Scarimbolo was second with 19%.
- Oct 23, 2026Ballots were being processed at King County Elections headquarters in Renton, Washington.
- Nov 2, 2026King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said the county is watching for federal interference in the election and is ready to go to court if needed.