Community organizer Katie Wilson leads Bruce Harrell, Seattle's incumbent mayor, by 1,346 votes in one of the closest mayoral races in the city's history.

First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability,

In the Seattle mayoral contest, Bruce Harrell's lead dwindles to 1.8 points amid a surge from challenger Katie Wilson, highlighting a shift among younger voters.

Community organizer Katie Wilson overtook Bruce Harrell, Seattle's incumbent mayor, in the city's mayoral race, but just barely.

In the 12th episode of the “Seattle News Weekly" podcast, Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad analyze the Seattle Mayoral race (Harrell vs. Wilson) and the King County Executive race, noting that candidates share similar platforms on key issues like homelessness and public safety.

SEATTLE — Bruce Harrell has announced that he is conceding the mayoral race to newcomer Katie Wilson. Harrell, who served as mayor for 4 years, made the announcement during a press conference at noon on Thursday.

Incumbent Bruce Harrell and left-lane challenger Katie Wilson both want to be Seattle’s next mayor. They are otherwise not alike at all — personally or professionally.