Boston Mayoral Race: Wu and Kraft Secure Spots in November General Election
Boston Mayoral Race: Wu and Kraft Secure Spots in November General Election
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and challenger Josh Kraft have officially advanced to the November 4 general election, following their strong performances in Tuesday’s preliminary top-two contest. The results, projected by NBC News, set the stage for a one-on-one showdown for the city’s top office.
Mayor Wu, seeking her second term after making history as Boston’s first woman and person of color elected mayor in 2021, campaigned on her record addressing housing, gun violence, and climate initiatives. She garnered significant endorsements from prominent Massachusetts Democrats, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, and Representative Ayanna Pressley.
Her opponent, Josh Kraft, brings a background in non-profit leadership, most recently as president of the New England Patriots Foundation and previously the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Both candidates are Democrats, but they have diverged on key local issues, notably the controversial White Stadium renovation project where Kraft has criticized the high costs. Kraft has also raised concerns regarding Wu’s administration’s handling of addiction issues and personnel management.
The preliminary election unfolded just days after the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city and Mayor Wu, alleging Boston’s ‘sanctuary city’ policies impede federal immigration enforcement. Attorney General Pam Bondi explicitly stated that Boston has been among the ‘worst sanctuary offenders in America.’ This legal challenge, coupled with recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Massachusetts, adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing mayoral campaign.
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