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Leesa Manion

Incumbent

Running for: King County Prosecuting Attorney · Washington

In their own words

Occupation
King County Prosecutor; formerly Chief of Staffand Deputy Prosecutor
Education
JD, Seattle University School of Law; BA, Northern Kentucky University
As King County's first woman and first person of color to serve as Prosecutor, I have spent the past four years fulfilling my promise to keep our neighborhoods safe, reduce property crime, and protect survivors and the most vulnerable.

On endorsements, in their statement: “I am proudly endorsed by former Governors Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire; Executive Girmay Zahilay; former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell; the Alliance for Gun Responsibility; labor unions, King County Democrat organizations; dozens of county and city leaders; retired justices; and former U.S.”

In the candidate's own words, from the King County Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election, p. 16. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

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Video voters' guide statement · Seattle Channel · 2 min“Leesa Manion, King County Prosecuting Attorney” · YouTube

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Endorsements (116)

Organizations (22)

  • 1st District Democrats1st District Democrats
  • 5th District Democrats5th District Democrats
  • 11th District Democrats11th District Democrats
  • 30th District Democrats30th District Democrats
  • 31st District Democrats31st District Democrats
  • 32nd District Democrats32nd District Democrats
  • 34th District Democrats34th District Democrats
  • 36th District Democrats36th District Democrats
  • 37th District Democrats37th District Democrats
  • 41st District Democrats41st District Democrats
  • 43rd LD Democrats43rd LD Democrats
  • 45th LD Democrats45th LD Democrats
  • 47th District Democrats47th District Democrats
  • 48th District Democrats48th District Democrats
  • King County DemocratsKing County Democrats
  • Teamsters Local Union 117Teamsters Local Union 117
  • LiUNA 242LiUNA 242
  • Seattle Building TradesSeattle Building Trades
  • Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587
  • Iron Workers Local 86Iron Workers Local 86
  • National Women's Political CaucusNational Women's Political Caucus
  • Democrats for Diversity and InclusionDemocrats for Diversity and Inclusion

Elected and appointed officials (72)

  • Governor Gary Locke (fmr.), Governor / U.S. Secretary of CommerceGovernor Gary Locke (fmr.), Governor / U.S. Secretary of Commerce
  • Governor Christine Gregoire (fmr.), GovernorGovernor Christine Gregoire (fmr.), Governor
  • Girmay Zahilay, King County ExecutiveGirmay Zahilay, King County Executive
  • Dow Constantine, former King County ExecutiveDow Constantine, former King County Executive
  • Fred Jarrett, former King County Deputy ExecutiveFred Jarrett, former King County Deputy Executive
  • Dan Satterberg, former King County Prosecuting AttorneyDan Satterberg, former King County Prosecuting Attorney
  • Stephanie Fain, King County CouncilmemberStephanie Fain, King County Councilmember
  • Sarah Perry, King County CouncilmemberSarah Perry, King County Councilmember
  • Jorge Barón, King County CouncilmemberJorge Barón, King County Councilmember
  • Pete von Reichbauer, King County CouncilmemberPete von Reichbauer, King County Councilmember
  • Larry Gossett, former King County CouncilmemberLarry Gossett, former King County Councilmember
  • Joe McDermott, former King County CouncilmemberJoe McDermott, former King County Councilmember
  • Bruce Harrell, former Seattle MayorBruce Harrell, former Seattle Mayor
  • Erika Evans, Seattle City AttorneyErika Evans, Seattle City Attorney
  • Sam Cho, Port of Seattle CommissionerSam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner
  • Joy Hollingsworth, Seattle City CouncilmemberJoy Hollingsworth, Seattle City Councilmember
  • Rob Saka, Seattle City CouncilmemberRob Saka, Seattle City Councilmember
  • Deborah Juarez, Seattle City CouncilmemberDeborah Juarez, Seattle City Councilmember
  • Dan Strauss, Seattle City CouncilmemberDan Strauss, Seattle City Councilmember
  • Dionne Foster, Seattle City CouncilmemberDionne Foster, Seattle City Councilmember
  • Bob Kettle, Seattle City CouncilmemberBob Kettle, Seattle City Councilmember
  • Maritza Rivera, Seattle City CouncilmemberMaritza Rivera, Seattle City Councilmember
  • Mo Malakoutian, Mayor of BellevueMo Malakoutian, Mayor of Bellevue
  • Dave Hamilton, Deputy Mayor of BellevueDave Hamilton, Deputy Mayor of Bellevue
  • Lynne Robinson, Bellevue City Councilmember & former Mayor of BellevueLynne Robinson, Bellevue City Councilmember & former Mayor of Bellevue
  • Jana Aras, Bellevue School BoardJana Aras, Bellevue School Board
  • Mason Thompson, Mayor of BothellMason Thompson, Mayor of Bothell
  • Jenne Alderks, Deputy Mayor of BothellJenne Alderks, Deputy Mayor of Bothell
  • Amanda Dodd, Bothell City CouncilmemberAmanda Dodd, Bothell City Councilmember
  • Sam Mendez, Burien City CouncilmemberSam Mendez, Burien City Councilmember
  • Yoshiko Grace Matsui, Mayor of Des MoinesYoshiko Grace Matsui, Mayor of Des Moines
  • Dana Ralph, Mayor of KentDana Ralph, Mayor of Kent
  • Neal Black, Kirkland Deputy MayorNeal Black, Kirkland Deputy Mayor
  • Eric Zimmerman, Mayor of Normandy ParkEric Zimmerman, Mayor of Normandy Park
  • Paul Charbonneau, Newcastle Deputy MayorPaul Charbonneau, Newcastle Deputy Mayor
  • Angela Birney, Mayor of RedmondAngela Birney, Mayor of Redmond
  • Carmen Rivera, Renton City CouncilmemberCarmen Rivera, Renton City Councilmember
  • Keith Scully, Shoreline City Councilmember & former Mayor of ShorelineKeith Scully, Shoreline City Councilmember & former Mayor of Shoreline
  • Gina Topp, Seattle Public School Board PresidentGina Topp, Seattle Public School Board President
  • Cheryl Lee, Attorney at Law and former Shoreline City CouncilmemberCheryl Lee, Attorney at Law and former Shoreline City Councilmember
  • Emily Alvarado, Senator 34th Legislative DistrictEmily Alvarado, Senator 34th Legislative District
  • John Lovick, Senator 44th Legislative DistrictJohn Lovick, Senator 44th Legislative District
  • Manka Dhingra, Senator 45th Legislative DistrictManka Dhingra, Senator 45th Legislative District
  • Jamila Taylor, Representative 30th Legislative DistrictJamila Taylor, Representative 30th Legislative District
  • Lauren Davis, Representative 32nd Legislative DistrictLauren Davis, Representative 32nd Legislative District
  • Janice Zahn, Representative 41st Legislative DistrictJanice Zahn, Representative 41st Legislative District
  • Chris Stearns, Representative 47th Legislative DistrictChris Stearns, Representative 47th Legislative District
  • Mona Das, former Senator 47th Legislative DistrictMona Das, former Senator 47th Legislative District
  • Dawn Mason, former Representative 37th Legislative DistrictDawn Mason, former Representative 37th Legislative District
  • Al O’Brien (ret.), Representative 1st Legislative DistrictAl O’Brien (ret.), Representative 1st Legislative District
  • De’Sean Quinn, former King County and City of Tukwila CouncilmemberDe’Sean Quinn, former King County and City of Tukwila Councilmember
  • Hyeok Kim, former Deputy Mayor, City of SeattleHyeok Kim, former Deputy Mayor, City of Seattle
  • Sally Bagshaw, former Seattle City CouncilmemberSally Bagshaw, former Seattle City Councilmember
  • Jan Drago, former Seattle City Councilmember and former King County CouncilmemberJan Drago, former Seattle City Councilmember and former King County Councilmember
  • Andrew Lewis, former Seattle City CouncilmemberAndrew Lewis, former Seattle City Councilmember
  • Martha Cho, former Seattle City CouncilmemberMartha Cho, former Seattle City Councilmember
  • David Della, former Seattle City CouncilmemberDavid Della, former Seattle City Councilmember
  • Debbie Bertlin, former Mayor of Mercer IslandDebbie Bertlin, former Mayor of Mercer Island
  • Jimmy Matta, former Burien Mayor and CouncilmemberJimmy Matta, former Burien Mayor and Councilmember
  • Jim Pugel, former Seattle Police ChiefJim Pugel, former Seattle Police Chief
  • Les Liggins, former Seattle Police CaptainLes Liggins, former Seattle Police Captain
  • John Hayes, former Seattle Police CaptainJohn Hayes, former Seattle Police Captain
  • Kim Bogucki, former Seattle Police DetectiveKim Bogucki, former Seattle Police Detective
  • Fabienne “Fae” Brooks, former Chief, King County Sheriff’s OfficeFabienne “Fae” Brooks, former Chief, King County Sheriff’s Office
  • Justice Bobbe Bridge (ret.), Washington State Supreme CourtJustice Bobbe Bridge (ret.), Washington State Supreme Court
  • Judge Michael J. Fox, former King County Superior Court and former Tulalip Tribal Court JudgeJudge Michael J. Fox, former King County Superior Court and former Tulalip Tribal Court Judge
  • Judge Anne Levinson (ret.), Seattle Municipal CourtJudge Anne Levinson (ret.), Seattle Municipal Court
  • Judge Harriett Cody (ret), King County Superior CourtJudge Harriett Cody (ret), King County Superior Court
  • Judge Helen Halpert (ret.), King County Superior CourtJudge Helen Halpert (ret.), King County Superior Court
  • Judge LeRoy McCullough (ret.), King County Superior CourtJudge LeRoy McCullough (ret.), King County Superior Court
  • Mike McKay, former US Attorney for the Western District of WashingtonMike McKay, former US Attorney for the Western District of Washington
  • John McKay, former US Attorney for the Western District of WashingtonJohn McKay, former US Attorney for the Western District of Washington

Community leaders (19)

  • Linda Parrish, J.D.Linda Parrish, J.D.
  • David Goodnight, Attorney at LawDavid Goodnight, Attorney at Law
  • Heather Jensen, Attorney at LawHeather Jensen, Attorney at Law
  • Sharon Sakamoto (ret.), AttorneySharon Sakamoto (ret.), Attorney
  • Benjamin A. Mayer, AttorneyBenjamin A. Mayer, Attorney
  • Grace Yuan, AttorneyGrace Yuan, Attorney
  • Vonda M. Sargent, AttorneyVonda M. Sargent, Attorney
  • John Strait, Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, Seattle University School of LawJohn Strait, Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, Seattle University School of Law
  • Kari L Vander Stoep, AttorneyKari L Vander Stoep, Attorney
  • Anne Bremner, AttorneyAnne Bremner, Attorney
  • Matt Bellew, Business OwnerMatt Bellew, Business Owner
  • George Griffin, President/CEO, G3 & AssociatesGeorge Griffin, President/CEO, G3 & Associates
  • Nate Miles, Civic LeaderNate Miles, Civic Leader
  • Saul Gamoran, President, Gamoran Legal ConsultingSaul Gamoran, President, Gamoran Legal Consulting
  • Donnie Y. Griffin, Founding Principle, Lift Every Voice LegacyDonnie Y. Griffin, Founding Principle, Lift Every Voice Legacy
  • Kenan Block, CEO, Kenan Block Media & CommunicationsKenan Block, CEO, Kenan Block Media & Communications
  • Vicki Schmitz Block, Community LeaderVicki Schmitz Block, Community Leader
  • Gail Stone, former Law and Policy Advisor to King County ExecutiveGail Stone, former Law and Policy Advisor to King County Executive
  • Christie True, Conservation LeaderChristie True, Conservation Leader

Plus 3 individual supporters listed by name on the campaign's page.

As listed on the campaign's endorsements page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026). We copy names as published and don't verify them.