KING COUNTY, Wash. — Three current King County officials are running to replace Dow Constantine as executive. Constantine announced earlier this year that he would not be running for re-election. In a release, he said it is time for a new leader to take over as King County executive and build on what he achieved during his tenure.

Here is what you need to know about King County Council's guy, Girmay Zahilay. First thing, when you say that sentence aloud it rhymes. Second, on Monday, he formally announced his candidacy for King County Executive,

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay is running for county executive and touting two key endorsements and labor support as he launches his campaign.

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced his plans to run for King County executive Monday, making him the third major candidate in recent weeks to apply for the job of running Washington's most populous county.

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next King County executive. Zahilay announced his campaign for the county lead position on Monday, adding that his campaign is focusing on supporting working families and improving public safety.