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Last Update2025-09-12
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Event Overview
The Boston mayoral election is marked by resistance to an ICE crackdown and the suspension of a prominent candidate's campaign. The event underscores political tensions and the desire for unity in the city.
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Boston Voters Decide on Mayor Amid ICE Crackdown Resistance
Boston voters are currently deciding on their mayor. The election is taking place amid resistance to an ICE crackdown. Current Mayor Michelle Wu is leading her top challenger, John Kraft, by a wide margin.
Josh Kraft Suspends Boston Mayoral Campaign
Josh Kraft, a mayoral candidate in Boston, has suspended his campaign for mayor. He announced this decision on Facebook, citing the need to avoid further divisiveness and promote unity in the city. The staff at the campaign headquarters in Nubian Square learned of this decision via a teleconference. In the preliminary election, current Mayor Michelle Wu and Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, advanced to face each other in the November election, with Wu leading and Kraft finishing second. After listening to supporters, friends, family, and Boston voters, Kraft decided to focus on important city issues rather than engaging in negative campaigning for the next eight weeks. Mayor Wu respected Kraft's decision and thanked him for his dedication to the city.