KING COUNTY, Wash. — Citing a "clear outcome," Claudia Balducci conceded in the general election race for King County executive Friday afternoon, making Girmay Zahilay executive-elect.

“I am deeply grateful to have been chosen by the people of King County to serve as the next King County executive," Zahilay said, in part, in a prepared statement. "This is the place that raised me, supported my family, and made my story possible. To now lead this region and help shape the community that gave me everything is the honor of my lifetime."

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Balducci, president of the King County Council, congratulated Zahilay.

"He has my full support, and I look forward to continuing working with him going forward," she said, in part, in a prepared statement. "

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