King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced he is not seeking re-election in 2025. He held the position for 15 years ago after a stint on the county council — the longest anyone has been executive in King County since 1968. He made the announcement at a birthday gathering dubbed the “25th Annual 39th Birthday Party.”

After four terms in office, King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced he will not seek reelection next year. Already two members of the King County Council are possible contenders for his job.

Constantine has led the state's largest county longer than anyone in its modern history, helping to transform it while struggling to deal with homelessness.

King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced that he will not run for reelection next year after serving in the role for 15 years. Constantine made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that it is time for King County to have a new leader take the reins and continue the work he has done during his tenure.

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2024 that he will not seek re-election in 2025, ending his tenure after more than 15 years in the role. Constantine, who was first sworn in as executive in November 2009,

SEATTLE - King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2025.

County Councilmember Balducci announced her campaign as current King County Executive Dow Constantine made it known he would not seek a fifth term.

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2025. Constantine, who was appointed to the King County Council in 2002, was elected to the King County executive position in 2009.