The Seattle City Council seat in District 3 has always been a hotly contested one. For almost a decade, that contest has been between outspoken socialist Kshama Sawant and whatever candidate (or recall effort) the city’s business lobby could throw at her. However, at long last, Sawant is stepping down.
Nine candidates jumped at the chance to take her job, making the primary an incredibly crowded affair. Almost all called themselves progressives. ...