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December 13, 2021

Seattle Socialist City Councilmember Kshama Sawant Survives Corporate-Backed Recall
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In Seattle, socialist City Councilmember Kshama Sawant appears to have
narrowly defeated a recall effort pushed by corporate interests. The
election has not been officially called yet, as a few hundred votes are
still being challenged. Voter turnout was 53% - 10% higher than last
month's general election. Kshama Sawant has been elected by Seattle
voters three times. She helped Seattle become the first major city to
adopt a $15 minimum wage and successfully passed the "Amazon Tax" to
build affordable housing in one of the country's most expensive cities.


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