Seattle‘s mayoral election was called on Wednesday night in favor of self-described socialist Katie Wilson, who took down incumbent Bruce Harrell by a razor-thin margin.

Wilson campaigned on the platform of making Seattle “Trump proof,” advocated strict gun reform, promised city-owned grocery stores, and pledged to raise taxes on wealthier households. She has often been compared to socialist New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who was elected on a similar platform.

She defeated Harrell by less than 2,000 votes, although Harrell has not yet signaled whether he will request a recount.

Wilson’s victory came after thousands of mail-in ballots were counted after election night, giving Wilson the upper hand after she trailed by nearly 10,000 votes on Election Day. Her win gave Seattle progressives a clean sweep, knocking off the incumbent mayor, City Council president, and city attorney.

Wilson will lead the state’s largest metropolitan area, home to nearly 4 million residents, despite facing criticism for having little relevant job experience. She worked as a barista, boatyard worker, baker, and lab technician before establishing the Transit Riders Union in 2011.

Wilson considers herself an “outsider” with “insider knowledge.”

“[I am] an outsider who comes with an insider’s knowledge and experience,” Wilson previously said. 

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Wilson, a 43-year-old married mother, said she still receives some financial support from her parents.

“They send me a check periodically to help with the child care expenses,” Wilson told Seattle’s PubliCola, citing her $2,200 monthly day care costs.