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local4 months ago•2 min saved

Josh Kraft Withdraws from Boston Mayoral Race Following Wu's Lead

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu responded positively to her rival Josh Kraft's decision to drop out of the mayoral race, which she sees as a move towards unity. Wu had a significant victory in the preliminary election, and Kraft's withdrawal, along with his donation of campaign funds to local charities, virtually secures Wu's re-election. It remains uncertain if Kraft will appear on the November ballot, depending on legal and procedural steps.

via Boston.com|

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politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Josh Kraft Withdraws from Boston Mayoral Race

Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, ended his campaign for Boston mayor after a poor showing in the preliminary election, where he criticized Mayor Michelle Wu but failed to gain voter support. Wu advanced to the general election, and Kraft announced he would donate his campaign funds to local nonprofits, emphasizing his commitment to public service.

via The New York Times|

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politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Josh Kraft Withdraws from Boston Mayoral Race

Josh Kraft has withdrawn from the Boston mayoral race after losing the preliminary election to Michelle Wu, citing a desire to promote unity and focus on community issues. Wu received 72% of the vote, while Kraft, who spent $5.5 million on his campaign, acknowledged the challenge of closing the gap. His exit shifts the race to the general election, with community activist Domingos DaRosa potentially next on the ballot.

via WBUR|

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politics4 months ago•8 min saved

Josh Kraft Withdraws from Boston Mayoral Race

Josh Kraft has suspended his campaign for Boston mayor after a poor showing in the preliminary election, citing a desire to make a greater impact through philanthropy, including donating $3 million to address the Mass and Cass crisis. He expressed support for incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu and emphasized his focus on community and humanitarian efforts.

via WCVB|

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politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Boston Mayor Race 2025: Wu Leads, Runoff Set

In the Boston mayoral primary, incumbent Michelle Wu leads with 69.3% of the vote, and challenger Josh Kraft has secured 26.0%, advancing to the general election alongside Wu.

via NBC News|

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