Quick Info
| Profession | Mayor of Seattle, activist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | New York state |
Latest News about Katie Wilson
01/01/2026
Katie Wilson officially began her term as the 58th Mayor of Seattle on January 1, 2026, after narrowly defeating incumbent Bruce Harrell in the November 2025 election. She was ceremonially sworn in the following day on January 2, 2026, marking her first held elected office.
2025
Wilson entered the mayoral race in March 2025, prompted by the Seattle Social Housing funding election, and campaigned on priorities including addressing homelessness, building social housing, reforming landlord practices, and 'Trump-proofing' Seattle against federal policies targeting immigrants.
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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
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/MayorofSeattle/ |
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 |