November 4: Northwest Now Election 2025 Coverage
Watch the video below to see excerpts of the election-related discussions on Northwest Now. We’ve included clips from political consultant Ben Anderstone talking about the success of progressive candidates in Seattle, mayoral candidate Katie Wilson commenting about the demise of establishment Democrats, Republican party chair Jim Walsh speaking about President Trump’s down-ballot impact on elections fading in the face of poor results on more substantive policy matters like education, and state Democratic chair Shasti Conrad making the argument for the Democrats continued grip on all the levers of power. Go to the main Northwest Now page to watch these episodes in full.
Northwest Now Host - Tom Layson
Tom Layson is KBTC's Managing Editor and worked in Yakima, Terre Haute, Louisville, Sacramento, Columbus, and New York-New Jersey. Tom anchored 13 hours of live coverage in the NY/NJ market during 9-11 - just one example of the many thousands of hours he’s been on set or in the field covering politics, natural disasters, courts and crime, economic development, personal finance and the environment the past 40 years. Tom grew up in the Maple Valley area and is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University.
Election 2025 Races to Watch
Last Updated 11/6/2025 at 5:37AM
Tacoma Mayor | John Hines 45% | Anders Isben 55% |
King County Executive | Claudia Balducci 48% | Girmay Zahilay 51% |
Seattle Mayor | Bruce Harrell 54% | Katie Wilson 46% |
Seattle City Attorney | Ann Davidson 37% | Erika Evans 62% |
26th Legislative District (Senate) | Deb Krishnadasan (D) 53% | Michelle Caldier (R) 47% |
5th Legislative District (Senate) | Victoria Hunt (D) 56% | Chad Magendanz (R) 44% |
48th Legislative District (Senate) | Vandana Slatter 56% | Amy Walen 42% |
BALLOT MEASUREOlympia Prop 1 Workers bill of rights($20 minimum wage, hours, etc.) | Yes 44% | No 56% |