Born in the Central District, Bruce Harrell is Seattles next mayor UPDATE

Bruce Harrell won the Seattle mayoral race decisively, garnering 62% of the vote after opponent Lorena González conceded following ballot counts. The election was marked by over $4 million in combined spending from both candidates, reflecting intense competition. Voter turnout reached 54%, with younger voters under 35 constituting 18% of the ballots cast. Harrell's homelessness strategy focuses on increasing housing availability through private sector support rather than new taxes. He also aims to reform public safety responses by maintaining police presence while removing ineffective officers.

González acknowledged the campaign's role in shaping discussions on critical city issues in her concession statement. This election indicates a potential shift toward a business-friendly approach in Seattle's governance. Harrell, who previously served as council president, is set to implement changes aimed at addressing homelessness and public safety effectively.