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Does Seattle want the stability of an experienced politician?

Or do voters want new ideas, and new blood, in the Mayor's office?

Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson debated the direction of the city here at KUOW.

Now, we’re breaking down their differences on homelessness, public safety and taxes – to help you understand how their promises could shape the future of the Emerald City.

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes.

Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer is Sarah Leibovitz. Our hosts this week are Libby Denkmann and Catharine Smith.

Does Seattle want the stability of an experienced politician?
Or do voters want new ideas, and new blood, in the Mayor's office?
Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/election-2025-seattle-mayoral-candidate-debate" data-stringify-link="https://www.kuow.org/stories/election-2025-seattle-mayoral-candidate-debate" data-sk="tooltip_parent">debated</a>&nbsp;the direction of the city here at KUOW.
Now, we&rsquo;re breaking down their differences on homelessness, public safety and taxes &ndash; to help you understand how their promises could shape the future of the Emerald City.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to <a href="kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes">kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes</a>.
Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer is Sarah Leibovitz. Our hosts this week are Libby Denkmann and Catharine Smith.

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.  

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There&rsquo;s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what&rsquo;s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference. &nbsp;

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. Produced by KUOW in Seattle.

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Does Seattle want the stability of an experienced politician?  Or do voters want new ideas, and new blood, in the Mayor's office?