Incumbent Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft Advance Boston Mayoral Race

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the city's first female and Asian American mayor, has secured a commanding lead in the 2025 preliminary mayoral election and will face Josh Kraft, son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, in the November general election. Wu, a progressive Democrat, garnered around 68% of the vote, far outpacing Kraft who received about 28%, with the other two candidates trailing significantly. Wu's campaign highlights include her opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies targeting sanctuary cities like Boston, as well as her focus on housing affordability and crime reduction. Kraft, also a Democrat and a moderate, has criticized Wu for not doing enough to increase housing options and has proposed a rent control system to address affordability. The race is seen as a contest between Wu's progressive policies and Kraft's more moderate approach, with Wu currently the favorite to win reelection. Both candidates have attracted support from various community and labor groups, and the election will be closely watched as a reflection of local and national political dynamics.