The latest King County Elections results were released for this month’s general election at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday and Redmond incumbent John Marchione continues to hold the lead in the city’s mayoral race.

Marchione holds 54.13 percent (5,145) of the votes and challenger Steve Fields holds 45.67 percent (4,341) of the votes.

So far, 10,250 ballots have been counted. There are 28,164 registered voters in Redmond, putting current voter turnout at 36.39 percent.

“It is an honor to be re-elected and that the voters of Redmond believe in my experience and leadership to manage the unprecedented challenge of growth,” Marchione said about the early results. “The election results reinforce that the residents love Redmond and want us to proactively manage our future. While we are doing many things right we still face challenges like north-south travel, aging recreation facilities and affordable housing. I look forward to engaging the council and community to address these issues.”

Regarding his opponent, Marchione said, “I thank Steve Fields for running for office. Anyone who runs for office deserve accolades for taking up the challenge.”

With all of the ballots now in, Fields thanked everyone who voted in the election.

“I am glad that the citizens in Redmond had the voting opportunity to select a mayor,” he said. “I am proud of the campaign that I and my volunteers ran. Our message was clear. The people who live in Redmond should never settle for anything less than a city where quality of life, environment and a city built for community are the values that city officials consider first when making decisions.”

He added that he will wait to see if the next count of votes, which include all the last minute rush during the last few days, changes the final results.

On the Redmond City Council ballot, four candidates are running unopposed: Hank Myers (Position 1) — 98.70 percent (6,284 votes); Hank Margeson (Position 3) — 98.63 percent (6,200 votes); Angela Birney (Position 5) — 99.02 percent (6,272 votes); and David Carson (Position 7) — 98.75 percent (6,147 votes).

While his race was not in doubt, Carson said it was vital that Marchione be re-elected.

“I’m ecstatic to continue the work with him to make Redmond a full-featured city and deliver on the promise of making city hall a place where you can to get business done predictably and efficiently,” Carson said. “The many initiatives to streamline permits of all kinds is a testament to this commitment…Thanks to Redmond voters for trusting me with this responsibility and I look forward to what the next four years have in store.”

Birney, the sole newcomer to City Council, also thanked her supporters.

“I want to thank my supporters and friends who advised me throughout this election cycle, especially the commissioners and staff from the Parks and Trails Commission,” she said. “I am excited about the future of Redmond and will do my best to represent  all of its citizens.”

Birney will replace current council member Tom Flynn, who will be stepping down at the end of his term in December.

The next round of results will be released this afternoon.

Final election results will be certified Nov. 24.