Seattle-Tacoma Election Results Show Incumbent Overtaken in Primary Race
In Seattle-Tacoma, the latest ballot drop shows significant shifts in election results. Kelabe Tewolde has overtaken incumbent Sharon Tomiko Santos in a primary race, while Kshama Sawant continues to trail behind her Republican opponent. Other races in the 43rd and…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 7, 2026 —
Recent ballot drops in the Seattle-Tacoma region reveal notable shifts in ongoing election results, with Kelabe Tewolde now leading incumbent Sharon Tomiko Santos in a primary race. The development marks a significant change from previous tallies.
In other local contests, Kshama Sawant is currently trailing her Republican opponent. Results from the 43rd and 46th districts indicate that incumbents are maintaining substantial leads in their respective races.
At the state level, early results suggest potential shifts in party control. For the Washington State House, there are indications of possible Democratic flips. Additionally, a race for a Washington State Supreme Court position is proving to be closely contested.
Election officials anticipate that the majority of the remaining ballots will be processed shortly. Given the current stage of the counting process, significant comebacks for candidates who are currently trailing are considered unlikely.
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