Even with the mayor’s race still undecided, the balance of power in Seattle city government is set to change.

Anders Ibsen ran against Tacoma City Councilmember John Hines to be the community's next mayor. On Thursday Ibsen led Hines by over 6,000 votes, with roughly 1,500 ballots left to count.

As of Wednesday Anders Ibsen had more than 54% of the tallied votes. Tacoma Council Member John Hines had about 45%, but so far has not conceded the election.

Katie Wilson has earned 49.83% of votes, compared to Bruce Harrell’s 49.79% in election results updated Monday. The race remains too close to call.

Another round of results released Thursday showed Girmay Zahilay widening his lead over Claudia Balducci in the race for King County executive.

Early ballot returns on election night showed a more progressive slate of candidates leading in the races for city attorney and three City Council seats.

Initial results released after ballot boxes closed Tuesday show incumbent state Sen. Deb Krishnadasan carrying 52.6% of the vote. Rep. Michelle Caldier held 47.2%.

Lynnwood is one of the region’s fastest-growing cities, and a second light rail station slated to open by the city’s Alderwood Mall promises further expansion.

Voters in Washington will cast ballots for state and local offices and ballot measures in this off-year election.

Labor groups back Proposition 1, which would raise Olympia's minimum wage and add worker protections. Opponents argue that local employers won’t be able to handle the costs.