Overview
- Wilson leads by roughly 1,976 votes, about 50.19% to 49.48%, a margin King County officials say is larger than the ballots left to be resolved.
- Washington’s all-mail system and late-count ballots that historically skew liberal powered Wilson’s comeback after trailing on election night.
- An automatic recount is unlikely because the percentage gap is just above 0.5%, though a candidate-requested recount remains possible after certification.
- Harrell congratulated Wilson and said his team will assist with the transition following his concession at City Hall.
- A first-time candidate and co-founder of the Transit Riders Union, Wilson campaigned on housing affordability, stronger renter protections, progressive revenue, transit access and universal childcare.