Katie Wilson, a self-described socialist, will officially be Seattle’s next mayor. Incumbent Democrat Mayor Bruce Harrell has conceded the mayor’s race to the progressive candidate. Progressive Candidate On The Verge Of Becoming Mayor In Major U.S. City "I just spoke to mayor-elect Katie Wilson to congratulate her on a hard-fought victory," Harrell said, according to KUOW. "I let her know my team is standing by [for transition]. It was a very delightful conversation," he added. "We took on a powerful incumbent who was expected to coast to reelection. We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election. We built a people-powered movement rooted in hope for our city’s future. And we won," Wilson said. We took on a powerful incumbent who was expected to coast to reelection. We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election. We built a people-powered movement rooted in hope for our city’s future. And we won. pic.twitter.com/5j8GIFJh2n — Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor (@wilsonformayor) November 13, 2025 KUOW shared: On the issue of affordability Harrell warned that no mayor can bring down housing prices alone, adding, "There has to be economic development -- we can't lose jobs in Seattle, they have to understand that," referring to the incoming administration. And he bristled over a question on whether he understood the economic anxieties of people living in Seattle, calling it "almost offensive" and saying the city's poor "had my attention and energy." 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, and city council president. The contest for mayor was by far the closest of the three. Harrell was seven points ahead on election night. His progressive challenger Katie Wilson overtook Harrell as later ballots were counted this week, but her margin of victory Wednesday stood at less than 1%. Wilson's victory has drawn comparisons to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist. DEVELOPING: Three large American cities are about to elect communists as mayor. New York City: Zohran MamdaniMinneapolis: Omar FatehSeattle: Katie Wilson Mamdani and Fateh are also jihadis while Wilson is endorsed by jihadis pic.twitter.com/HThYHrmKP7 — Ari Hoffman (@thehoffather) October 27, 2025 According to the New York Post, the 43-year-old mayor-elect still receives financial support from her New York parents. Katie Wilson — a 43-year-old socialist who still lives off parents’ money — wins Seattle mayoral race https://t.co/PYdJm5ELsS pic.twitter.com/8FYQtqL3fb — New York Post (@nypost) November 13, 2025 More from the New York Post: Wilson secured her win by advocating for progressive proposals, including introducing city-run grocery stores and taxing the rich. She also vowed to “Trump-proof” the city. “Yes, I am a socialist,” Wilson said earlier this year. “I’m not out here waving a socialist flag, because I’m not a super ideological person. I’m also not sure that label will help me in the general election. But yes, I’m fine with being called a socialist,” she added. The 43-year-old, who moved to Seattle in her 20s with her now-husband, admitted last month that she relies on her parents, both New York professors, to help with childcare expenses. The money goes toward day care for Wilson’s 2-year-old, which costs $2,200 per month, she told KUOW. Wilson also dropped out of college just six weeks before graduation — but debt-free, thanks to her generous parents, the outlet said. She attended the elite University of Oxford in England. She will now lead the major US city, overseeing 41 departments and a budget of nearly $9 billion.