AN OUTSIDE GROUP that worked to help Boston Mayor Michelle Wu elect a slate of City Council candidates two years ago has received a six-figure infusion of cash as she faces a challenge from Josh Kraft, one of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s sons. Bold Boston, a super political action committee (PAC), took in […]
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Boston developer Tom O’Brien decides against mayoral run
O’Brien’s friends and acquaintances said he has long wanted to run for the top job inside City Hall.
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More than a year in the making, Josh Kraft launches mayoral bid
The face-off between Josh Kraft and Michelle Wu has no precedent in modern Boston politics.
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Political Notebook: Wu-Kraft race looking more and more likely | Full-tilt toward artificial intelligence
The official word from Josh Kraft is that he’s not a candidate for mayor of Boston and has to plans or timeline for such an announcement, but some coffee shop chatter overheard this week suggests a run could be in his future.
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Inside Wu fundraiser, 2025 is already underway
Michelle Wu has held off on a formal reelection launch, but the scene inside the Omni Parker House had the unmistakable vibes of a Boston mayor gearing up to defend her seat.
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Short takes: Wu, Kraft appearance creates some buzz
Rumors have swirled for months about who might challenge Michelle Wu in 2025, as she’s widely expected to run for reelection. Josh Kraft acknowledged in November he had been approached about running for mayor.