Seattle’s Mayoral Race Heats Up: Progressive Challenger Faces Incumbent Mayor in Primary

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, a Democrat, was initially seen as the uncontested favorite to win re-election in 2024, having been elected just over two years ago. However, his campaign has faced a significant challenge from progressive challenger Katie Wilson, who has emerged as the frontrunner among multiple candidates. Wilson, a transit activist and co-founder of the Transit Riders Union, has drawn comparisons to New York City’s democratic socialist Zoh.