Local strategists say New York City’s progressive wave isn’t a one-to-one comparison, but recent King County primaries show growing appetite for change.
KING COUNTY, Wash. — Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary has drawn national attention, but election strategists caution it isn’t a direct explanation for progressive gains in King County — nor a crystal ball for Seattle’s political future.
Progressives posted strong showings in recent local primaries, including Katie Wilson’s 5-point win over incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell and Girmay Zahilay’s 12-point margin over King County Executive Claudia Balducci.
Mamdani’s win is one of the most high-profile socialist victories since Bernie
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