2025 Seattle mayoral election
November 4, 2025
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The 2025 Seattle mayoral election was held on November 4, 2025, with a primary election that was held on August 5, 2025, to elect the mayor of Seattle.[4] Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell ran for election to a second term and was challenged by community organizer Katie Wilson, who placed first against Harrell in an upset during the August nonpartisan primary.[5] The two advanced to the general election from a field that included six other candidates.
The vote was extremely close. The Seattle Times and other outlets called the election for Wilson over a week after election day,[6] with Harrell conceding to Wilson on November 13.[7] Wilson ultimately won by a margin of 0.73%, the closest mayoral election in Seattle by percentage since 1906.[1][8]
Background
Harrell announced his campaign for a second term in December 2024, and entered the race with the endorsement of numerous Washington government officials.[9] Harrell was initially considered to be heading to an easy re-election.[10][11] If re-elected, Harrell would have become the first Seattle mayor elected to a second term since Greg Nickels in 2005.
In a February 2025 special election, Seattle voters passed Proposition 1A, which created a new business tax to fund social housing, over Proposition 1B, an alternative proposal endorsed by Harrell and business leaders that would have pulled funding for social housing from an existing tax.[12][13] The result was widely considered to be a victory for Seattle's progressive wing, and a rebuke of Harrell heading into an election year.[14]
Community organizer and activist Katie Wilson's entry into the race in March was considered to be a significant progressive challenge to Harrell. Wilson, the co-founder and general secretary of the Seattle Transit Riders Union and a former columnist for Cascade PBS, had led activist campaigns for expanded public transportation access, minimum wage increases, and tenant protections across the Seattle area. Wilson said the passage of Proposition 1A had inspired her campaign.[10] As of the campaign filing deadline in May, Wilson was the second-highest fundraising candidate in the race, after Harrell.[15] Another high-profile progressive challenger was actor Ry Armstrong, the only candidate other than Harrell and Wilson to raise more than $100,000 in funding by the campaign filing deadline in mid-May.[15]
Around the May filing deadline, several additional candidates entered the race. Joe Mallahan, former T-Mobile US vice president and runner-up in the 2009 Seattle mayoral election, became another high-profile entrant. Mallahan lost to Mike McGinn by just 7,200 votes in 2009.[16] Capitol Hill business owner Rachel Savage cited Mallahan's entry and wealth as her reason for bowing out of the race and running for Seattle City Council District 8 instead.[17] Harrell would ultimately face seven primary challengers, including Wilson, Armstrong, and Mallahan.[18]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
- Ry Armstrong, member of the Seattle LGBTQ Commission and candidate for city council in 2023 (party affiliation: Democratic)[19]
- Clinton Bliss, doctor and candidate for mayor in 2021[17]
- Bruce Harrell, incumbent mayor (2022–present) (party affiliation: Democratic)[20]
- Joe Mallahan, former vice president at T-Mobile US and runner-up for mayor in 2009[16]
- Joe Molloy, nonprofit board member[21]
- Katie Wilson, community organizer (party affiliation: Democratic)[22]
- Thaddeus Whelan, U.S. Army veteran[23]
- Isaiah Willoughby, convicted felon and perennial candidate[17]
Withdrawn
- Rachael Savage, business owner (party affiliation: Republican) (running for city council)[17]
Endorsements
Ry Armstrong
- Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America Local 7800[24]
- Organizations
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund[25]
- LPAC[26]
- National Women's Political Caucus of Washington (co-endorsement with Wilson)[27]
- Run for Something[28]
- Young Democrats of King County and University of Washington[29]
- Newspapers
Bruce Harrell
- Executive branch officials
- Jenny Durkan, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington (2009–2014) and former Mayor of Seattle (2017–2021)[31]
- Gary Locke, former U.S. Ambassador to China (2011–2014) and former Governor of Washington (1997–2005)[9]
- U.S. Senators
- Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator from Washington (2001–present)[29]
- U.S. Representatives
- Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative from Washington's 7th congressional district (2017–present)[22]
- Marilyn Strickland, U.S. Representative from Washington's 10th congressional district (2021–present)[9]
- Statewide officials
- Nick Brown, Attorney General of Washington (2025–present)[32]
- Christine Gregoire, former Governor of Washington (2005–2013)[9]
- Bob Ferguson, Governor of Washington (2025–present)[32]
- Jay Inslee, former Governor of Washington (2013–2025)[31]
- State legislators
- Lauren Davis, state representative from the 32nd district (2019–present)[9]
- David Hackney, state representative from the 11th district (2021–present)[9]
- Joe Nguyen, former state senator from the 34th district (2019–2025)[9]
- Jamie Pedersen, majority leader of the Washington State Senate (2025–present) from the 43rd district (2013–present)[9]
- Chipalo Street, state representative from the 37th district (2023–present)[9]
- Sharon Tomiko Santos, state representative from the 37th district (1999–present)[9]
- Javier Valdez, state senator from the 46th district (2023–present)[9]
- Local officials
- Tim Burgess, deputy mayor of Seattle (2023–present) and former acting Mayor of Seattle (2017)[33]
- Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit (2025–present) and former King County Executive (2009–2025)[9]
- Teresa Mosqueda, King County Councilor from the 8th district (2024–present)[31]
- Greg Nickels, former Mayor of Seattle (2002–2010)[9]
- Norm Rice, former Mayor of Seattle (1990–1998)[9]
- Wes Uhlman, former Mayor of Seattle (1969–1978)[9]
- Victoria Woodards, Mayor of Tacoma (2018–present)[9]
- Individuals
- Labor unions
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 27[34]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77[35]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117[36]
- King County Labor Council[29]
- Seattle Building and Construction Trades[37]
- Service Employees International Union Locals 6[38] and 775[39]
- United Association Local 32[31]
- Organizations
- Seattle King County Association of Realtors[40]
- Newspapers
Katie Wilson
- U.S. Representatives
- Jim McDermott, former U.S. Representative from Washington's 7th congressional district (1989–2017)[29]
- State legislators
- Rebecca Saldaña, state senator from the 37th district (2016–present)[29]
- Local officials
- Tammy Morales, former Seattle city councilmember from the 2nd district (2020–2025)[29]
- Party chapters
- King County Democrats[43]
- Washington's 32nd legislative district Democrats[44]
- Washington's 34th legislative district Democrats[44]
- Washington's 36th legislative district Democrats[44]
- Washington's 37th legislative district Democrats[44]
- Washington's 43rd legislative district Democrats[44]
- Washington's 46th legislative district Democrats[44]
Washington State Stonewall Democrats
- Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Washington Local 1495[45]
- American Federation of Teachers Washington[46]
- International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 17[34]
- United Auto Workers Local 4121[47]
- Organizations
- Council on American-Islamic Relations Action[48]
- Gen-Z for Change[49]
- National Women's Political Caucus of Washington (co-endorsement with Armstrong)[27]
- Sunrise Movement Seattle[50]
- Working Families Party - National[51] and Washington[52]
- Newspapers
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Bruce Harrell | Joe Mallahan | Katie Wilson | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D)[56][A] | July 23–25, 2025 | 651 (LV) | ± 4.1% | 29% | 3% | 27% | 1%[b] | 24% |
| 33%[c] | 3% | 31% | 3%[d] | 27% |
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Wilson | 98,562 | 50.75 | |
| Bruce Harrell (incumbent) | 80,043 | 41.21 | |
| Joe Mallahan | 8,538 | 4.40 | |
| Ry Armstrong | 2,120 | 1.09 | |
| Clinton Bliss | 2,046 | 1.05 | |
| Isaiah Willoughby | 817 | 0.42 | |
| Joe Molloy | 799 | 0.41 | |
| Thaddeus Whelan | 716 | 0.37 | |
| Write-in | 588 | 0.30 | |
| Total votes | 198,071 | 100.00 | |
General election
Candidates
- Bruce Harrell, incumbent mayor
- Katie Wilson, community organizer
Post-primary endorsements
Bruce Harrell
- Federal executive branch officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former United States Secretary of Transportation (2021–2025)[58]
- U.S. representatives
- Adam Smith, WA-09 (1997–present)[59]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present) (co-endorsement with Wilson, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[60]
- Statewide officials
- Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State of Washington (2021–present)[59]
- State legislators
- John Lovick, state senator from the 44th district (2021–present)[59]
- Local officials
- Claudia Balducci, Chair of the King County Council (2020–present) from the 6th district (2016–present)[59]
- Rod Dembowski, King County Councilor from the 1st district (2013–present)[59]
- Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Port of Seattle Commissioner from Position 4 (2022–present) (co-endorsement with Wilson, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[61]
- Teresa Mosqueda, King County Councilor from the 8th district (2024–present) (co-endorsement with Wilson, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[59]
- Labor unions
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Locals 117, 174 and 763[62]
- King County Labor Council (co-endorsement with Wilson, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[63]
- Service Employees International Union Locals 6 and 777[62]
Katie Wilson
- 2025 mayoral candidates
- Joe Mallahan, former vice president at T-Mobile US and runner-up for mayor in 2009[64]
- U.S. Representatives
- Jamaal Bowman, NY-16 (2021–2025)[65]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present) (co-endorsement with Harrell, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[60]
- State legislators
- Yasmin Trudeau, state senator from the 28th district (2021–present)[61]
- Local officials
- Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Port of Seattle Commissioner from Position 4 (2022–present) (co-endorsement with Harrell, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[61]
- Nick Licata, former president of the Seattle City Council (2006–2008) from position 6 (1998–2016)[61]
- Joe Mizrahi, Seattle Public Schools board member from the 4th district (2024–present)[66]
- Teresa Mosqueda, King County Councilor from the 8th district (2024–present) (co-endorsement with Harrell, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[59]
- Labor unions
- King County Labor Council (co-endorsement with Harrell, previously sole endorsement of Harrell)[63]
- Service Employees International Union Local 925[63]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 3000[67]
- Organizations
- FairVote Washington[68]
- Fuse Washington[69]
- Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates - Washington[70]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Bruce Harrell | Katie Wilson | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D)[71][A] | October 19–23, 2025 | 615 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 36% | 44% | – | 20% |
| 40%[c] | 45% | 4%[e] | 11% | ||||
| DHM Research[72][B] | October 6–13, 2025 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 38% | 42% | – | 20% |
| 600 (RV) | 34% | 46% | – | 20% | |||
| Change Research (D)[73][A] | July 23–25, 2025 | 651 (LV) | ± 4.1% | 37% | 40% | – | 24% |
| Change Research (D)[74][A] | May 10–14, 2025 | 522 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 25% | 18% | – | 56% |
Results
A consultant representing Harrell from Northwest Passage Consulting predicted that Harrell would be favored in the counting of the final ballots. Independent analysts of the election predicted Wilson will win based on previous results of late ballots for progressive candidates.[75] Decision Desk HQ originally called the race for Harrell, but later retracted the call.[76][77][78] By November 11, a narrow majority of the counted ballots were cast for Wilson.[79] On November 12, some media organizations called the race for Wilson.[80] Decision Desk HQ made a call for her the next day.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Wilson | 138,931 | 50.20 | |
| Bruce Harrell (incumbent) | 136,920 | 49.47 | |
| Write-in | 911 | 0.33 | |
| Total votes | 280,375 | 100.00 | |
See also
Notes
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Bliss with 1%; Armstrong, Molloy, Whelan, and Willoughby with 0%
- ^ a b With voters who lean towards a given candidate
- ^ "Would not vote" with 2%; Bliss with 1%; Armstrong, Molloy, Whelan, and Willoughby with 0%
- ^ "Would not vote" with 4%
- Partisan clients
- ^ a b c d This poll was sponsored by the Northwest Progressive Institute
- ^ This poll was sponsored by The Stranger
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External links
- Official campaign websites