Candidate pool for Tacoma mayor to narrow after primary.

Anders Ibsen and John Hines, the former and current council members for Tacoma’s District 1, were leading in the race for Tacoma mayor in the Aug. 5 primary as polls closed on election night.

Ibsen and Hines held 35.71% and 19.97% of the vote respectively, according to election results posted just after polls closed Tuesday night. Steve Haverly was the next candidate with the highest number of votes, with 15.25%, closely followed by Whitney Stevens with 14.38%. Jesus “Jesse” Carlos received 11.48% of the vote, and Anthony (Tony) Ginn received 2.92%.

Pierce County officials will continue to gradually release election results until certifying the election on Aug. 19. The top two vote-getters in the primary will advance to the Nov. 4 general election.

Tacoma’s next mayor will replace Victoria Woodards who has held the seat for eight years – now reaching Tacoma’s two-term limit for mayors. The winner of this year’s general election will take on the role of mayor for four years in a time of significant transition for the city, which could see five new members of the City Council. The newly selected council will also be in charge of selecting a permanent city manager and will be involved in the search for a permanent police chief.



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