Bruce Harrell concedes race for Seattle mayor
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Harrell, a centrist Democrat and first-term mayor, initially led on election night but late-arriving ballots ultimately pulled Wilson ahead.
Seattle elects socialist mayor Katie Wilson, defeating incumbent Bruce Harrell in a tight race. Wilson has been compared to NYC's Zohran Mamdani for progressive policies.
Bruce Harrell conceded in the race for Seattle mayor Thursday, officially making Katie Wilson the mayor-elect.