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Election 2025: Hurst holds lead over Frizzell for mayor in latest vote count

By
Ashley Nash

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L-R: Mayoral candidate George Hurst and Lynnwood City Council candidates Derica Escamilla, Isabel Mata, Bryce Owings and Robert Leutwyler continued to lead in the Nov. 4 general election, according to results released Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Most incumbents pulled ahead in Lynnwood’s races as of Wednesday at 5 p.m. The exceptions were Position 3 Councilmember Josh Binda and Mayor Christine Frizzell, who both fell further behind their opponents.

Lynnwood Mayor

Incumbent Christine Frizzell faced Councilmember George Hurst in the mayor’s race.

As of Tuesday, Councilmember George Hurst had 3,165 votes (51.21%) compared to 2,990 votes for Frizzell (48.38%).

“We had a very energetic finish to my campaign and lots of enthusiasm so we’ll see what future counts hold,” Frizzell said in a statement Wednesday to Lynnwood Today. “I believe and hope that later counts will turn in our favor, but regardless of the outcome I am committed to working for the constant betterment of Lynnwood.”

Lynnwood City Council Position 1 

Position 1 candidates Councilmember Derica Escamilla and Dio Boucsieguez.

Incumbent Derica Escamilla, with 3,526 votes (58.44%) also remained ahead of Dio Boucsieguez with 2,486 (41.20%) Wednesday.

Lynnwood City Council Position 2

Position 2 candidates Isabel Mata and Ki Seung Cho.

Isabel Mata’s narrow lead over Ki Seung Cho grew from 22 to 35 votes Wednesday. Mata held 3,055 votes (50.18%) to Cho’s 3,021 (49.62%).

Lynnwood City Council Position 3

Position 3 candidates Councilmember Josh Binda and Bryce Owings.

Incumbent Josh Binda, with 2,650 (43.90%), continued to trail newcomer Bryce Owings, who had 3,320 votes (55%) Wednesday night.

Lynnwood City Council Position 5

Position 5 candidates Robert Leutwyler and Mpiima Mugambe.

Another incumbent, Robert Leutwyler, with 3,721 votes (61.75%) also held a lead over his opponent Mpiima Mugambe, who had 2,285 (37.92%).

Voter turnout in Lynnwood was at 26.76% as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.

View countywide election results here.

Find more election information at Lynnwood Today’s Election 2025 page.

— Contact Ashley at ashley@myedmondsnews.com

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