In Seattle's 2025 mayoral race, challenger Katie Wilson leads incumbent Bruce Harrell by 91 votes, with thousands of ballots still uncounted.

In the 2025 Seattle mayoral race, challenger Katie Wilson leads incumbent Bruce Harrell by 91 votes—49.83% to 49.79%—after a surge in late-arriving ballots, primarily from younger, progressive voters in Seattle. The race remains unsettled, with about 6,400 ballots uncounted and 1,700 under signature review, potentially triggering a recount if the margin stays under half a percent and 2,000 votes. Wilson, a self-described socialist with no prior elected office, credits her momentum to grassroots organizing and youth turnout, while Harrell’s campaign emphasizes his record on public safety and city management. Updated results are expected daily until all ballots are processed.