AAPI candidates lead in King County Council District 5 race

It appears that two AAPI candidates will advance to November’s general election in the race for King County Council District 5.

: Steffanie Fain

: Peter Kwon

: Kim-Khanh Van

Peter Kwon currently leads with 27% of the votes, followed by Steffanie Fain with 24%. In third is Kim-Khanh Van, with 23%. Only the top two vote-getters will move on to the general election.

Kwon, a Korean American and SeaTac councilmember, is known for his work on affordable housing and public safety. Fain, also Korean American, is a Harborview Hospital board president and civil attorney focused on healthcare, accountability, and community safety.

Van, a Vietnamese refugee and Renton councilmember, brought a strong record of community leadership and environmental advocacy but currently trails in third.

If results hold, voters will choose between two Korean American candidates this fall for the seat in a district that includes Des Moines, Kent, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila.

Here are other key races in King County where AAPI candidates advanced to the November ballot: