Quick Info
| Profession | Mayor of Seattle, activist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | New York state |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Katherine Barrett Wilson |
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| Political Affiliation | Democratic socialist |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studies | Physics and philosophy at Oxford University (did not graduate) |
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Career
| Key Roles |
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| Achievements | Led campaigns for better public transit, higher wages, renter protections, affordable housing; designed ORCA LIFT program; co-architect of JumpStart payroll tax; elected mayor defeating Bruce Harrell in 2025 election |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Arrived in Seattle in 2004 | |
| 2. Entered mayoral race in March 2025, prompted by Seattle Social Housing funding election | |
| 3. First held elected office as mayor; no prior elected experience | |
| 4. Term began on January 1, 2026; ceremonially sworn in on January 2, 2026 |