Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was re-elected to a second term in office Tuesday, as she ran unopposed in the 2025 election. Wu, a Democrat, was initially going to face Josh Kraft, a son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. But after the mayor beat him by more than 48 points in the preliminary election in September, Kraft dropped out. With 100% of precincts reporting Wednesday, Wu earned 93.23% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the city. More than six percent went to write-in candidates.
Main Idea: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu won a second term after running unopposed in the city’s 2025 mayoral election.
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Boston's clash with President Trump over immigration and crime may keep policy fights and uncertainty high for households and local businesses.
Mayor Michelle Wu's re-election may bring steadier city leadership on housing, transit, and services that affect residents and taxpayers.
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Central subject of the article; re-elected to a second term and quoted on the election’s significance.
Wu’s principal opponent before dropping out; his withdrawal and prior challenge are part of the election’s central narrative.
Won the District 7 council seat in a competitive race and is a substantive election result in the.
Named Boston city councilor-at-large who won re-election.
Named Boston city councilor-at-large who won re-election.
Named Boston city councilor-at-large who won re-election.
Mentioned as part of Wu’s campaign framing and her clashes with his administration, but not the main focus.
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Sign in to commentNamed Boston city councilor-at-large who won re-election and received the most votes among the at-large candidates.
Culpepper’s main opponent in District 7 and part of the election outcome coverage.
Former city councilor attempting a comeback; mentioned as a lower-profile election result.
Mentioned only as Josh Kraft’s father and background context.