King County Executive
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King County Executive
The position was created via initiative in 1968, and John Spellman was elected in a special election in 1969.
List of King County Executives
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Spellman | 1969 | 1980 | Republican |
| 2 | Randy Ravelle | 1981 | 1986 | Republican |
| 3 | Tim Hill | 1986 | 1994 | Republican |
| 4 | Gary Locke | 1994 | 1997 | Democrat |
| 5 | Ron Sims | 1997 | 2009 | Democrat |
| 6 | Kurt Triplett | 2009 | 2009 | Democrat |
| 7 | Dow Constantine | 2009 | - | Democrat |
John Spellman and Gary Locke both ended their terms early to pursue the Office of Governor. Ron Sims ended his term early for a job in the Obama cabinet.
