Harrell holds commanding lead over González; other moderates well ahead in Seattle races

The business community won big in Seattle municipal elections Tuesday, with KING 5 calling the mayoral race for Bruce Harrell, who led City Council President M. Lorena González, 65% to 35%. Incumbent Jenny Durkan decided against seeking a second term. Moderate City Council candidate Sara Nelson, co-owner of Fremont Brewing, was ahead of Nikkita Oliver, an attorney whom the Seattle Socialist Democratic Socialists of America endorsed, leading with 60% of the votes for the citywide Position 9. González…