King County Assessor John Wilson Suspends Executive Campaign Amid Stalking Investigation

John Arthur Wilson, the King County Assessor, has suspended his campaign for King County Executive following his arrest on suspicion of stalking and violating a restraining order filed by his former partner, Lee Keller. The allegations included repeated stalking behavior, such as tracking Keller's movements and appearing uninvited at events she attended, leading to calls from King County officials for Wilson to resign. Despite suspending his campaign, Wilson continues to deny posing a threat and remains in his position as County Assessor, expressing commitment to public service and focusing on issues like public safety and housing affordability. The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation and has yet to decide on filing charges, while the protection order against Wilson remains active. Wilson’s name will still appear on ballots because the deadline to formally withdraw had passed before his campaign suspension. His withdrawal has shifted attention to the other candidates, intensifying the local race for King County Executive.