Bruce Harrell vs Katie Wilson: How to watch the 2025 Seattle mayoral debates

SEATTLE - FOX 13 will televise two debates for Seattle mayor with incumbent Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson each confirmed to participate in the forums.

The first debate happened on Sept. 23, co-produced by FOX 13 Seattle and Converge Media. Harrell and Wilson spoke on key issues facing Seattle voters, including public safety, police staffing, and protecting the rights of those in the city.

The debate took place from Converge Media's Black Media Matters studios, hosted and moderated by FOX 13 Seattle's David Rose and Converge Media's Angela Poe Russell.

"Converge Media is pleased to join hands with FOX 13 Seattle for this very important event in our efforts not only to inform but also to encourage those who are not usually civically engaged to take part in the process and vote in the upcoming election," said Omari Salisbury, CEO of Converge Media.

WATCH: Harrell, Wilson participate in Seattle Mayoral Debate

FOX 13 and Converge Media host their first mayoral debate between Seattle candidates Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson.

A second Seattle mayoral debate is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. and will be co-hosted by FOX 13 Seattle and the Seattle CityClub. This debate will take place in downtown Seattle, two weeks before ballots are mailed to voters. FOX 13’s Hana Kim, co-anchor of "Seattle News Tonight," will moderate this debate.

"We are thrilled to partner with FOX 13 as our media partner for the upcoming debates," said Sean La Marr, Chairman of the Washington State Debate Coalition, and board member of Seattle CityClub. "In today’s polarized political climate, nonpartisan debates are more important than ever. They provide voters with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates on the issues that matter most—without spin or bias. By working together, we’re helping to foster civic engagement and ensure that our community has access to fair, informative, and inclusive conversations that strengthen our democracy."

The following night, Oct. 3, FOX 13 Seattle and the CityClub will host a debate for King County Executive from 7 to 8 p.m.

Candidates Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay, both members of the King County Council, will participate in the forum, moderated by FOX 13 Seattle’s John Hopperstad, co-anchor of "Good Day Seattle."

"FOX 13 is proud to livestream and televise these important forums, ensuring local voters have direct access to the candidates and their ideas," said Jake Wiederrich, vice president and news director at FOX 13. "We are grateful for the candidates’ time and thoughtful insights as they share their vision for the communities they hope to serve."

All three debates will air commercial-free and can be seen live on the FOX LOCAL app, which is free to download for all mobile devices and connected TV’s. The debates will also stream live on fox13seattle.com and air on broadcast TV on KCPQ FOX 13 (ch.13.1/cable 113).

First Seattle Mayoral forum

Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson faced off Thursday night in first of more than a dozen mayoral debates.

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