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Seattle City Councilmember Mosqueda to seek 2nd term

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda will seek a second term on the Council, she announced Wednesday.

Mosqueda’s reelection bid, to her citywide seat, means she will not run for mayor. Mosqueda’s name had popped up in conversations about potential candidates to succeed Mayor Jenny Durkan, who is not seeking reelection, the Seattle Times reported.

A post to Mosqueda’s campaign website says she will seek reelection, calling her a “Leader for rights of workers and champion for affordable housing.”

In an interview Wednesday morning, Mosqueda said the mayoral speculation was not unfounded.

“It’s something that I seriously considered and I am also humbled and appreciate the messages of encouragement,” she said. “But ultimately decided to continue on the City Council instead. For me, it was a matter of really making sure that this was work we could do through the legislative branch, I felt like that journey wasn’t over.”

Mosqueda, a former labor campaign director, was first elected in 2017, winning nearly 60% of the vote.

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5 days ago
Teresa Mosqueda

💥Endorsement alert💥 Thank you King County Young Democrats for your endorsement in my race for King County Council District 8. Empowering our next generations of leaders is so important. Thank you for all of your work! ... See MoreSee Less

💥Endorsement alert💥 Thank you King County Young Democrats for your endorsement in my race for King County Council District 8. Empowering our next generations of leaders is so important. Thank you for all of your work!
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Teresa Mosqueda

Mary's Place is truly a remarkable space! Across King County, they are providing housing, support, clothes, necessities, childcare and health care! I am so thankful for their work and commitment to doing everything to support the babies, kiddos, and families who they have seen with increased needs in the last few months. Thank you Marty, Linda & the whole Mary's Place team 🫶🫶🫶 ... See MoreSee Less

Marys Place is truly a remarkable space! Across King County, they are providing housing, support, clothes, necessities, childcare and health care! I am so thankful for their work and commitment to doing everything to support the babies, kiddos, and families who they have seen with increased needs in the last few months. Thank you Marty, Linda & the whole Marys Place team 🫶🫶🫶Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Mary Place is amazing organization. Thank you Teresa Mosqueda and the Mary's Place leadership.

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