A tale of two cities

Katie Wilson’s win in Seattle contrasts with a progressive defeat in Minneapolis.

Nov 14, 2025

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Incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson. (Courtesy of the campaigns) — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell faced challenger Katie Wilson in the city’s mayoral race. (Photo by the Seattle Times)

Katie Wilson, a community organizer, co-founder of the Transit Riders Union, and self-described socialist, will be Seattle’s next mayor after defeating incumbent Bruce Harrell in one of the closest elections in the city’s history. Harrell co…

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