Seattle elects Katie Wilson as its next mayor

By: Freddy Monares, Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: November 13, 2025

Words: 593

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Katie Wilson will be Seattle’s next mayor after defeating incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell with just over 2,000 votes. After a long and contentious campaign season, both candidates said Thursday that it is time for the city to come together.

Wilson, 43, is new to elected office, but she’s spent years as an activist advocating for progressive policies. In a victory speech at a Seattle union hall, she described herself as a socialist and a progressive, and …

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