Democrat Mayor Concedes Election To Self-Described Socialist

Katie Wilson, a self-described socialist, will officially be Seattle’s next mayor.

Incumbent Democrat Mayor Bruce Harrell has conceded the mayor’s race to the progressive candidate.

Progressive Candidate On The Verge Of Becoming Mayor In Major U.S. City

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“I let her know my team is standing by [for transition]. It was a very delightful conversation,” he added.

“We took on a powerful incumbent who was expected to coast to reelection. We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election. We built a people-powered movement rooted

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