Katie Wilson, the co-founder and executive director of the Transit Riders Union (TRU), earned more than 50% of the Aug. 5 primary vote to be Seattle’s next mayor, leading incumbent Bruce Harrell, who captured less than 42% of the vote.

Political consultant Crystal Fincher told Axios it’s “so rare” for a candidate to lose an election after capturing more than 50% of the primary vote. Reading the tea leaves regarding Seattle’s political future, KIRO host John Curley used his show, “ The John Curley Show ,” to officially endorse Wilson.

“I don’t normally weigh in on local elections, because I live in Cle Elum … but we had a chance to talk to Katie Wilson, and she’s well-versed on the issue. She has a particular point of view,” Curley said. “I didn’t push her too hard on certain things

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