Katherine Mitchell
@katherinemitchell.bsky.social
Ballard-based public employee (opinions here are my own) in the fight for housing for all. Proud union member. Birder. Organizer.
Pinned
You know I had to do it to ‘em on the traffic divider Rob Saka is spending $2,000,000 to remove.
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love when college football players get to wear non-Latin lettering on the back of their jerseys, here's Western Michigan defensive tackle Mustafi al-Garawi
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
love when college football players get to wear non-Latin lettering on the back of their jerseys, here's Western Michigan defensive tackle Mustafi al-Garawi
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The last time we elected a grassroots-backed mayor was McGinn in 2009! Since then every mayor we've had has been heavily backed & influenced by Amazon, Expedia, Comcast, CenturyLink, Starbucks, Uber, Vulcan, WA Assoc of Realtors, the Chamber of Commerce, the billionaire owner of the Mariners, etc.
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The last time we elected a grassroots-backed mayor was McGinn in 2009! Since then every mayor we've had has been heavily backed & influenced by Amazon, Expedia, Comcast, CenturyLink, Starbucks, Uber, Vulcan, WA Assoc of Realtors, the Chamber of Commerce, the billionaire owner of the Mariners, etc.
You can, and should, just do stuff that nobody else is
I mean Wilson literally did say that if she didn't challenge him, no one would. And now she's the likely next mayor
www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/10...
www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/10...
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
You can, and should, just do stuff that nobody else is
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I mean, BARELY within the mandatory recount requirements (and could go beyond that if the few straggling ballots go her way). Right now, she has 0.49 percentage points on Harrell and leads by less than 2000 votes; if that goes above 2000 OR she leads by > 0.5 percent, no mandatory recount.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I mean, BARELY within the mandatory recount requirements (and could go beyond that if the few straggling ballots go her way). Right now, she has 0.49 percentage points on Harrell and leads by less than 2000 votes; if that goes above 2000 OR she leads by > 0.5 percent, no mandatory recount.
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With basically all the ballots in the city of Seattle's mayoral election counted, Katie Wilson is now above 50 percent, with Mayor Bruce Harrell sliding to 49.6 percent. They're currently within the mandatory recount requirements, but machine recounts don't generally change things much.
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
With basically all the ballots in the city of Seattle's mayoral election counted, Katie Wilson is now above 50 percent, with Mayor Bruce Harrell sliding to 49.6 percent. They're currently within the mandatory recount requirements, but machine recounts don't generally change things much.
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Dewey Defeats Truman.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Dewey Defeats Truman.
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Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson! @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson! @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!
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Two million dollars in PAC words bought Harrell a razor thin margin.
52,000 doors knocked by several hundred Wilson volunteers ensured it wasn’t in his favor.
Good job, everyone. Go to Stoup tonight to celebrate.
52,000 doors knocked by several hundred Wilson volunteers ensured it wasn’t in his favor.
Good job, everyone. Go to Stoup tonight to celebrate.
I’ve seen enough. Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social on becoming the 58th Mayor of Seattle.
November 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Two million dollars in PAC words bought Harrell a razor thin margin.
52,000 doors knocked by several hundred Wilson volunteers ensured it wasn’t in his favor.
Good job, everyone. Go to Stoup tonight to celebrate.
52,000 doors knocked by several hundred Wilson volunteers ensured it wasn’t in his favor.
Good job, everyone. Go to Stoup tonight to celebrate.
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Katie Wilson won 61.2% of today's ballot drop to take a commanding 1,346 vote lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell in Seattle's mayor's race. This is over.
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Katie Wilson won 61.2% of today's ballot drop to take a commanding 1,346 vote lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell in Seattle's mayor's race. This is over.
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I’ve seen enough. Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social on becoming the 58th Mayor of Seattle.
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I’ve seen enough. Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social on becoming the 58th Mayor of Seattle.
Btw there will be no graph at release time for today’s ballot drop because I am out with friends
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Btw there will be no graph at release time for today’s ballot drop because I am out with friends
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This article also quotes King County Metro as saying "Regular service to Snoqualmie Pass is not a Metro transit service priority based on County policies including Metro’s Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, Metro Connects."
I think that's a huge mistake. 🧵
I think that's a huge mistake. 🧵
Change is coming to the WA ski area with the priciest parking in the industry
The Summit at Snoqualmie will reduce the price of paid parking this winter and only charge for parking on weekends and holidays.
www.seattletimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 AM
This article also quotes King County Metro as saying "Regular service to Snoqualmie Pass is not a Metro transit service priority based on County policies including Metro’s Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, Metro Connects."
I think that's a huge mistake. 🧵
I think that's a huge mistake. 🧵
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Oh hi that’s me.
Basically every 9am I have been scraping the KC receiving (sorted but not verified) demographics dashboard for the raw ballot counts. Subtract off the previous day, and you get the newly received demographics. That demographic would precede the actual tabulated drops by 1-2 days.
Basically every 9am I have been scraping the KC receiving (sorted but not verified) demographics dashboard for the raw ballot counts. Subtract off the previous day, and you get the newly received demographics. That demographic would precede the actual tabulated drops by 1-2 days.
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Oh hi that’s me.
Basically every 9am I have been scraping the KC receiving (sorted but not verified) demographics dashboard for the raw ballot counts. Subtract off the previous day, and you get the newly received demographics. That demographic would precede the actual tabulated drops by 1-2 days.
Basically every 9am I have been scraping the KC receiving (sorted but not verified) demographics dashboard for the raw ballot counts. Subtract off the previous day, and you get the newly received demographics. That demographic would precede the actual tabulated drops by 1-2 days.
Ballard #1 in drop box usage!
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Ballard #1 in drop box usage!
I know a lot of people (myself included) have been frustrated about the pace of counting votes here but it’s important to remember the folks at King County Elections are really good at the parts that matter most of administering fair, inclusive and high-participation elections
For those watching the Seattle mayoral election, which could be headed for a hand recount: In 2015, when the campaign for City Council District 1 was subject to a recount, the results didn't change by a single vote.
your.kingcounty.gov/elections/20...
your.kingcounty.gov/elections/20...
your.kingcounty.gov
November 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I know a lot of people (myself included) have been frustrated about the pace of counting votes here but it’s important to remember the folks at King County Elections are really good at the parts that matter most of administering fair, inclusive and high-participation elections
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shrödinger's city
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
shrödinger's city
This is not the closest Seattle mayoral election by vote margin: founder Arthur Denny, later in life, lost the 1886 mayoral election by 41 votes to William H. Shoudy, who represented a hastily-organized anti-Chinese party that supported the racist mob behind that year's riots.
Voters elect People's Party candidate William H. Shoudy as mayor of t
On July 12, 1886, voters elect People's Party candidate William H. Shoudy (1830-1901) as mayor of the City of Seattle. Shoudy defeats Arthur A. Denny (1822-1899), one of the founders of Seattle, who
www.historylink.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This is not the closest Seattle mayoral election by vote margin: founder Arthur Denny, later in life, lost the 1886 mayoral election by 41 votes to William H. Shoudy, who represented a hastily-organized anti-Chinese party that supported the racist mob behind that year's riots.
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Another election update: progressive candidates Shilpa Prem and Jay Arnold have TAKEN THE LEAD in their races for the Kirkland City Council after previously being behind. So much for that reactionary anti-growth backlash in Kirkland.
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Another election update: progressive candidates Shilpa Prem and Jay Arnold have TAKEN THE LEAD in their races for the Kirkland City Council after previously being behind. So much for that reactionary anti-growth backlash in Kirkland.
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Ah, Mike Baker says there might be 8,120 left to count, including a big chunk with signature challenges. This is insanely close.
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
Based on the ballot-processing data, there appears to be 8,120 votes ballots left to count for the city.
But of those, there are signature challenges on 1,703 of them. This race could be decided on which voters get their signature problems resolved.
But of those, there are signature challenges on 1,703 of them. This race could be decided on which voters get their signature problems resolved.
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Ah, Mike Baker says there might be 8,120 left to count, including a big chunk with signature challenges. This is insanely close.
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
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They are separated by just 0.04%, so it's still quite likely that this goes to a recount.
As a reminder, the mandatory recount thresholds are 0.25% and 150 votes for a hand recount and 0.5% and 2,000 votes for a machine recount.
As a reminder, the mandatory recount thresholds are 0.25% and 150 votes for a hand recount and 0.5% and 2,000 votes for a machine recount.
Monday drop.
WILSON LEADS FOR THE FIRST TIME ALL ELECTION!
It's neck and neck heading into the final count! She leads by 91 votes!
Only about 10,000 ballots remain, per reporting from @kromandavid.bsky.social. Cured ballots from the weekend will be counted tomorrow.
WILSON LEADS FOR THE FIRST TIME ALL ELECTION!
It's neck and neck heading into the final count! She leads by 91 votes!
Only about 10,000 ballots remain, per reporting from @kromandavid.bsky.social. Cured ballots from the weekend will be counted tomorrow.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
They are separated by just 0.04%, so it's still quite likely that this goes to a recount.
As a reminder, the mandatory recount thresholds are 0.25% and 150 votes for a hand recount and 0.5% and 2,000 votes for a machine recount.
As a reminder, the mandatory recount thresholds are 0.25% and 150 votes for a hand recount and 0.5% and 2,000 votes for a machine recount.
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And now comes the time of day when the entire city of Seattle repeatedly hits the refresh button...
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
And now comes the time of day when the entire city of Seattle repeatedly hits the refresh button...
They did this to save the filibuster. That’s more important to them than your health care and their signature legislative achievement of the 21st century
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
They did this to save the filibuster. That’s more important to them than your health care and their signature legislative achievement of the 21st century
Hi, I’m from the federal government. I saw you bought some produce with SNAP this month and I’m gonna need to go into your fridge and get that out thanks
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hi, I’m from the federal government. I saw you bought some produce with SNAP this month and I’m gonna need to go into your fridge and get that out thanks