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Boston voters oust City Council incumbents Arroyo and Lara amid scandals

  • Preliminary elections were held in several Massachusetts cities, including Boston's city council races.
  • Incumbents Ricardo Arroyo and Kendra Lara lost their seats amid controversies.
  • Challengers Enrique Pepén and Benjamin Weber will compete in November's general election.
  • The election results signal dissatisfaction with the current council and a potential ideological shift.
  • New Balance chairman Jim Davis funded a PAC supporting challengers, seen as reshaping the council.
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