Elections
With the 2025 race for King County Council, Position 5 drawing to a close, SeaTac Councilmember Peter Kwon has formally conceded. As of the latest results, Steffanie Fain leads with approximately 55% of the vote, compared to Kwon’s 45%.
Kwon shared the following message with supporters on November 11:
[Bold highlights were part of Kwon's original message.]
After a long campaign, From the bottom of my heart — thank you
Friend,
Now that the results are in, I want to speak from the heart. While we didn’t get the outcome we hoped for, I am filled with gratitude for every single person who stood beside me during this campaign.
From the start, this campaign was never just about winning an election. It was about ensuring the people of South King County had a voice, about drawing attention to the issues that mattered most, and about demonstrating what we can achieve when we work together.
Over the past few months, I’ve had numerous conversations at doorsteps, in coffee shops, at community events, and across neighborhoods. I’ve listened to stories from families, business owners, and neighbors who want to see a stronger, safer, and more connected South King County.
To every volunteer who gave their time, every person who donated, hosted a gathering, or simply encouraged us along the way — thank you. Your support gave this campaign its heart. You helped bring people together and proved that community can still drive our politics.
While this race has come to a close, my commitment to you and to this community has not. I will keep working toward the same goals that brought us together in the first place — safe neighborhoods, good jobs, thriving small businesses, and a government that listens and responds to the people it serves.
This experience has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. I’m proud of what we've built, the conversations we've started, and the hope we've inspired. Although the result wasn’t what we wanted, I do not doubt that our work made an impact, and it will continue to do so.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me, for believing in this campaign, and for believing in what’s possible for South King County. Together, we made a difference, and together, we’ll keep going.
With deep gratitude,
Peter Kwon
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