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Both candidates for Seattle mayor are women, and both are facing sexism

Maggie Humphreys is president of the National Women's Political Caucus of Washington.
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Maggie Humphreys is president of the National Women's Political Caucus of Washington.

The next mayor of Seattle will be a woman, the first in nearly a hundred years. But Maggie Humphreys says sexism is still a big factor in the race.  

Humphreys is president of theNational Women's Political Caucus of Washington. She spoke with David Hyde of KUOW’s politics team about this year's contest between former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan and urban planner Cary Moon.  

Year started with KUOW: 2004