Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson declined to discuss her recent endorsements in two Washington legislative races during a news conference, saying she made the endorsements “in my personal capacity” rather than as mayor.
When asked why she backed challengers over two longtime Democratic incumbents, Wilson initially responded, “I’m on the job right now,” and directed reporters to her social media posts. After being asked to clarify, she said the endorsements were made as a private citizen while she was appearing at the news conference in her official role as mayor.
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