Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant keeps city council seat after recall election

The result, in her favor by 310 votes, clarifies how much of a polarizing figure she has remained in her district

Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant has narrowly avoided being ousted from her seat on the city council, following a widely watched recall election.

By Friday afternoon, just over 41,000 ballots had been counted, with the no recall vote leading by 310. Though a recount request is possible, it is considered unlikely.