Socialist mayor pays ethics fine after failing to disclose $10K contribution from parents

[Seattle](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/seattle) Socialist mayor pays ethics fine after failing to disclose $10K contribution from parents Seattle mayor Katie Wilson said taking money from her parents to help run her campaign made her more 'relatable' to voters By [Alec Schemmel](//www.foxnews.com/person/s/alec-schemmel) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 16, 2026 8:00am EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/16) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387712668112) #### [Senate Democrats campaign chair ‘optimistic that we have a shot to take back the majority’](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387712668112) Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tells Fox News Digital ‘we have all the makings of a blue wave’ as Democrats try to win back Senate majority in midterms. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Newly elected Seattle Mayor [Katie Wils... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*