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The Newsfeed: Seattle mayoral candidates take to social media
Incumbent Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson are turning to short-form videos, podcasts and influencers in a bid to reach younger voters.
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How social media and influencers are shaping the Seattle mayor’s race
Challenger Katie Wilson has gone on a soccer podcast and appeared on a food influencer’s Instagram, and incumbent Bruce Harrell’s campaign started posting on TikTok after Wilson won the primary.
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