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Michelle Wu Wins Second Boston Mayoral Term Unopposed With 93%

Her victory speech centered on schools, housing, affordability, signaling a contrast with Trump's administration.

Overview

  • Unofficial city results with all precincts reporting show Wu received 93.23% of the vote, with more than 6% going to write-in candidates.
  • The general election was uncontested after Josh Kraft exited the race following a lopsided preliminary defeat in September.
  • Wu outlined a second-term agenda prioritizing improvements in Boston Public Schools, expanded housing production and affordability measures.
  • She criticized the Trump administration as sowing “chaos and cruelty,” framing her local agenda in opposition to federal policies.
  • All four at-large city council incumbents aligned with Wu were re-elected, and real estate and business leaders say they are watching potential shifts on housing rules, property taxes, zoning reforms and downtown recovery programs.