Shannon Braddock

Shannon Braddock (born 1969 or 1970) She was succeeded by Girmay Zahilay, who was elected in 2025.

Biography Braddock was raised in Bellingham, Washington, where her father was a City Council member and state legislator before serving as secretary of the state Department of Social and Health Services. In 2010, she was hired as chief of staff to then-County Councilmember Joe McDermott after she volunteered for his campaign. In 2017, Braddock began working in the County Executive office under Constantine, moving up to Deputy Executive in 2023. She faced eight other challengers, which included Lisa Herbold, an aide to councilmember Nick Licata, Phil Tavel, a pro-tempe judge and public defender, and Brianna Thomas, a non-profit organizer.

Both Braddock and Herbold ran as progressives, but Braddock received $200,000 in outside spending, primarily from the Metropolitan Seattle Chamber of Commerce. In the November general election, Herbold narrowly defeated Braddock, 49.57% to 49.59%, a margin of 39 votes.

2018 34th Legislative District Senate election In 2018, Braddock ran for the open 34th district Senate seat after incumbent Sharon Nelson decided to retire at the end of her term. The 34th district includes White Center, West Seattle, Vashon Island, and part of Burien. Nguyen was endorsed by U.S. representative Pramila Jayapal, The Stranger, 34th District Democrats, King County Democrats, and state senators. Maralyn Chase and Bob Hasegawa.

King County Executive On April 1, 2025, Braddock was appointed King County Executive after Constantine resigned to become CEO of Sound Transit. Braddock announced a "200 day plan" for her abbreviated term, which focused on passing a responsible budget and preparing the county for possible funding cuts from a hostile federal government.