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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Out of Seattle Due to Mayor-Elect's Politics

"People care less about labels than results," Wilson has said, regarding criticism of her democratic socialist views. FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office on November 17, 2025.Win McNamee / Getty Images Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news - make a quick donation to Truthout today!
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fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Establishment Democrats Tried to Derail Katie Wilson's Campaign-and Failed

Katie Wilson, a socialist progressive populist, won Seattle mayor by mobilizing Gen Z and millennial voters against a corporate‑backed incumbent over an excess compensation tax.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

43-year-old democratic socialist who's never held elected office unseats Seattle Mayor in another win for affordability politics | Fortune

Democratic socialist Katie Wilson defeated centrist Bruce Harrell to become Seattle mayor amid voter concerns about affordability, homelessness, public safety, and a city budget shortfall.
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fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Seattle Just Elected a Zohran Mamdani of Its Own

Katie Wilson, a self-described socialist progressive, defeated incumbent Bruce Harrell in Seattle's mayoral race campaigning on affordability, renter protections, transit, and homelessness reforms.
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