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After primary defeats, Seattle moderates face hard path to reelection
Progressives like mayoral candidate Katie Wilson won handily in the primaries. Here’s what the top two in those races say about what went right — or wrong.
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Evans up 14% over incumbent Davison in Seattle City Attorney race
A former assistant U.S. Attorney, Erika Evans has criticized Ann Davison’s tough-on-crime approach to the office.
Elections 2025
Progressives take big lead in Seattle City Council primary races
Left-lane candidates are ahead Tuesday in the race for Positions 8 & 9 and District 2, with Council President Nelson lagging opponent Dionne Foster.
Elections 2025
Wilson leads over incumbent Harrell in Seattle mayoral primary
On Election night, Katie Wilson led with 46% of the vote, followed by Bruce Harrell with 45%, suggesting voters may favor a progressive candidate.
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Seattle City Council unanimously sends B&O tax overhaul to voters
The revised business and occupation tax would raise $80M in revenue from the city’s high-grossing companies while reducing the burden for smaller ones.