Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson backs progressive challengers over longtime Democratic lawmakers

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson endorsed progressive challengers over two veteran state lawmakers ahead of Washington’s August 4 primary, signaling division within the Democratic Party. Wilson backed Hannah Sabio-Howell against Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen in the 43rd District and Ron Davis against Rep. Gerry Pollet in the 46th District, breaking with tradition of incumbents endorsing incumbents.