Bruce Harrell concedes Seattle mayoral race to Katie Wilson Amy Radil November 13, 2025 / 12:14 pm

Standing in the vaulted lobby of Seattle City Hall Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the mayor’s race to his challenger Katie Wilson.

"I just spoke to mayor-elect Katie Wilson to congratulate her on a hard-fought victory," Harrell said. "I let her know my team is standing by [for transition]. It was a very delightful conversation."

With that, Harrell became the fourth Seattle mayor in a row who will serve the city for just a single term. The last mayor to be kept on by voters was Greg Nickels, who was reelected two decades ago. Harrell’s announcement also marks a sweeping victory for Seattle progressives, who this year ousted moderate incumbents for mayor, city attorney

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