Katherine Barrett Wilson[2] (born July 12, 1982) [3] is an American politician, activist, and democratic socialist [4][5] who is the 58th mayor of Seattle since taking office in 2026.

Nov 13, 2025 · Katie Wilson is 43 years old, born on July 12 1982, in Binghamton, New York. She spent her formative years studying physics and philosophy at Oxford University before moving to Seattle in …

Nov 21, 2025 · (Credit: CNN) Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, 43, said now that she has been elected mayor and is earning more money as a result, she no longer needs to ask her parents for help to pay …

Self-proclaimed socialist Katie Wilson — who is still financially supported by her New York parents at 43 years old — will be the next mayor of Seattle, overseeing a budget close to $9 billion.

Nov 14, 2025 · First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country …

Mayor Katie B. Wilson was elected the 58th mayor of Seattle in 2025. Learn more about her background and priorities.

Katie Wilson is the Mayor of Seattle in Washington. She assumed office on January 1, 2026. Her current term ends on December 31, 2029. Though the mayoral position in Seattle is nonpartisan, Wilson is a …

Nov 14, 2025 · The big picture: Wilson, 43, unseated incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell in the Nov. 4 election, after focusing her campaign on addressing Seattle's housing affordability crisis and …

Jan 3, 2026 · Katie Wilson is a politician from the United States who is also known for her work as a social activist. In 2026, she became the 58th Mayor of Seattle, taking on the responsibility of leading …

In 2025, she gained national attention after announcing her campaign for Mayor of Seattle, representing a new generation of people-first leadership. Katie Wilson was born Katherine Barrett Wilson on July …