Katie Wilson

Katie Wilson takes a narrow lead over Bruce Harrell in Seattle mayor's race

Nate Sanford

After trailing on election night, Katie Wilson pulled ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell with Monday's ballot count. She now leads the incumbent by 91 votes.

Katie Wilson is a local organizer who has long been involved in progressive causes and founder of the Transit Riders Union. Wilson's bid for Seattle mayor is her first run for political office.

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Katie Wilson takes a razor-thin lead in Seattle mayor's race

Freddy Monares

Katie Wilson has earned 49.83% of votes, compared to Bruce Harrell’s 49.79% in election results updated Monday. The race remains too close to call.

Seattle voters will decide on high-stakes mayor's race

Freddy Monares

Whoever wins the race will have a lot on their plate: Creating more affordable housing, dealing with a budget deficit and improving public safety.

Volunteers at Sound Foundations NW's SODO warehouse nail walls to the foundation of the nonprofit's 657th tiny home. Tiny homes are part of Mayor Bruce Harrell's and challenger Katie Wilson's plans to address homelessness.

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In Seattle mayor's race, candidates split on how to address homelessness

Freddy Monares

While challenger Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell both want to use more tiny homes as temporary shelters, Wilson's plan calls for spending more money to get even more people inside.