Katie Wilson won the most recent Seattle mayor’s race, defeating incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell in the November 2025 election.

Quick result

  • The winner of the 2025 Seattle mayoral election was Katie Wilson, who narrowly edged out Bruce Harrell in the general election.
  • Harrell later conceded the race, confirming Wilson as the mayor‑elect of Seattle.

Vote details

  • Certified general election results show Wilson with just over 50% of the vote, with Harrell just under 50%, making it one of the closest mayoral races in the city’s recent history.
  • Earlier counts had Harrell leading on election night, but later ballot drops shifted the margin in Wilson’s favor before the race was called.

Context and significance

  • Wilson, known for her work with the Transit Riders Union and progressive organizing, ran to Harrell’s left on housing, transit, and public safety.
  • The result has been widely read as part of a broader national trend of urban voters debating the direction of Democratic politics in the Trump era and beyond.

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