US EditionSeattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Reacts to Early Primary Election Results
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AUG 5 – Katie Wilson leads incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell with 46% in the primary, reflecting voter demand for progressive policies on housing, transit, and climate action, officials said.
- On August 6, 2025, early returns from the Seattle mayoral primary indicated that incumbent Bruce Harrell was behind Katie Wilson by approximately 1,300 ballots.
- The close race follows Wilson's effort to harness voter frustration with establishment politics and pledge affordable housing and transit improvements.
- Harrell has led Seattle City Hall for most of the last 18 years and highlights progress on public safety, housing affordability, and pandemic recovery.
- Harrell acknowledged that the race would be challenging but expressed confidence in his victory, emphasizing that many residents are eager for significant change amid current uncertainties.
- The top two candidates will advance to the November general election, with Wilson favored to gain from late ballots that often benefit progressives.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left6Leaning Right7Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Right
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- 47% of the sources lean Right
47% Right
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R 47%
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