Joy Hollingsworth wins Seattle District 3 council seat as Hudson concedes race

Joy Hollingsworth won a seat on the Seattle City Council representing District 3 Friday, after her opponent Alex Hudson formally conceded the race.

Everyone’s eye has been on Seattle City Council District 3 where political giant Kshama Sawant is not running again.

In a statement released Friday, Hudson said she called Hollingsworth and had a short but friendly conversation, congratulating Hollingsworth on her victory.

Hudson also offered her support and assistance going forward, noting Hollingsworth was gracious and cordial in their call.

“This was a hard fought campaign, but also a civil and substantive one, and I want to publicly congratulate Joy on her victory. Of course, it hurts to lose, but Joy ran a stellar campaign, and I have no doubt she will be a strong and effective representative for the people of District 3,” Hudson said. “I also want to offer my heartfelt thanks to the thousands of Seattleites who supported my call for a safer, healthier Seattle where everyone can thrive.”

As of Thursday’s vote counts in King County, Hollingsworth led with 14,376 votes to Hudson’s 11,109 votes.

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