KING COUNTY, Wash. — Track Aug. 6, 2024 primary election results for the biggest races across King County, including Seattle City Council Position 8 and tax increases for public safety.
An initial round of election returns will be released shortly after 8 p.m. on Election Day. These returns are from ballots that were turned in early and tabulated. However, counties will release additional results in the days after the election as more ballots are counted. Additional results are typically released daily.
The County Canvassing Board will certify and transmit election results Aug. 20. The last day for the secretary of state to certify the primary election results is Aug. 23.
Ballot measures such as levy renewals or increases typically take effect within 12 months of voter approval.
Seattle City Council Position 8
Four people are vying to serve on Seattle City Council Position 8, a citywide position.
They are incumbent Tanya Woo, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Saunatina Sanchez, and Tariq Yusuf.
Woo was appointed to the position after it was vacated be Teresa Mosqueda, who was elected to the King County Council.
Whoever is elected in the general election will serve the rest of the term.
Covington Prop 1
The City of Covington is asking voters to approve an additional sales and use tax of 0.2% for 10 years to help fund transportation maintenance and improvement. The tax would translate to an additional 20 cents for every $100 spent on taxable items in the city.
Collection of the tax would not begin unless the city council repealed the $20 vehicle license fee.
Des Moines Prop 1
The City of Des Moines is asking voters to approve an increase to the 2025 property tax levy rate to not more than $1.40 per $1,000 assessed value. The increase would fund improvements to public safety. That would include retaining four police officers, a mental health crisis response specialist, crime analyst and fund four additional officer positions.
The tax increase would be about 50 cents over the 2024 levy rate.
Snoqualmie Prop 1
The City of Snoqualmie is asking voters to approve a 0.1% tax on retail sales to provide further funding for police and fire services, and emergency medical response services. It would generate about $226,000 in 2024.
The city's sales tax rate would be 9.2%.
Northshore Fire Department - Prop 1
The Board of Fire Commissioners of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 - the Northshore Fire Department - is asking voters to approve the restoration of its fire levy to 70 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. That would mean an increase of about 18 cents per $1,000 assessed value.
The levy is a large funding source for emergency services provided by the fire department.
South King Fire Prop 1
South King Fire, which serves greater Federal Way and Des Moines, is asking voters to impose a benefit charge to replace regular tax/excess levies to fund maintenance and operations. If approved, the property tax rate would be capped at $1 per $1,000 of assessed valuation and could not exceed 60% of the district's operating budget.
A benefit charge is based on occupancy type and square footage of structures. It reflects the cost of providing fire protection services to a particular building.
Valley Regional Fire Authority Prop 1
Valley Regional Fire, which serves Algona, Auburn and Pacific, is asking voters to renew its benefit charge for 10 years. The current benefit charge supports about 37% of its operating budget.
A benefit charge is based on occupancy type and square footage of structures. It reflects the cost of providing fire protection services to a particular building.
State Senate, House and Congressional races
All seats for Washington's House of Representatives and approximately half of state Senate seats are up for election. All 10 of the state's Congressional seats are on the ballot as well.
King County voters will decide who moves on to the general election in the following races:
Congressional races
State House and Senate