Wilson Leads Harrell in Seattle Mayor Poll
Yesterday, the Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI) released a poll that found challenger Katie Wilson had a slight lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell in the Seattle mayoral race. NPI’s May 2025 Civic Heartbeat survey of Seattle voters found 36% of respondents said they would vote for challenger Katie Wilson if the general election for mayor were being held today, while 33% would vote for incumbent Bruce Harrell, and 30% were not sure.
Harrell’s favorability ratings also continue to be underwater, with 42% of respondents expressing an unfavorable opinion of the mayor, 32% expressing a favorable opinion, and 27% neutral on his job performance.
Wilson’s campaign was quick to seize on the positive news in a press release, underscoring the momentum they’ve seen since she jumped in the race on March 12.
“In just two short months, our grassroots movement has surged ahead and taken the lead over an incumbent who once looked invincible,” Wilson said. “This poll confirms what so many of you have been telling me when we’re out tabling, at events, and in our neighborhoods: Seattle is ready for change. Only 37% of voters approve of the job Bruce Harrell is doing — and when people who are undecided hear about our vision, they move our way more than twice as often as they move toward him. That’s powerful.”
https://www.theurbanist.org/2025/05/23/wilson-leads-harrell-in-seattle-mayor-poll/