Major Development In Boston Race

Boston, MA – The battle for Boston’s future is officially set. Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu (D), known for her progressive policies and defense of sanctuary cities, will face Josh Kraft, son of legendary New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, in what is shaping up to be a highly charged mayoral race this November, according to Decision Desk HQ projections.

Wu’s Progressive Agenda Under Fire

Michelle Wu, Boston’s first female and Asian American mayor, has spent her first term pushing far-left policies, including protecting illegal immigrants through sanctuary city programs. Wu has repeatedly clashed with President Trump’s administration over immigration enforcement.

Just last month, Wu made national headlines after attacking U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for pressuring Boston to cooperate with federal authorities.

“Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures,” Wu posted defiantly on social media.

Earlier this year, Wu testified before the GOP-led House Oversight Committee, doubling down on her refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement — a stance that has made her a darling of the far left but a target of criticism among conservatives and many concerned residents.

Josh Kraft: The Moderate Challenger

Josh Kraft, who once led the New England Patriots Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of Boston, is positioning himself as a moderate, common-sense alternative to Wu’s radical agenda.

Kraft has vowed to tackle Boston’s rising crime, fix affordable housing shortages, and roll back policies that hurt working families and drivers, such as Wu’s aggressive bike lane expansion plan, which many say has caused traffic chaos and worsened public safety concerns.

While both candidates are Democrats, the race has become a clear choice between Wu’s progressive vision and Kraft’s pragmatic approach.

Polling Shows Wu With Big Lead

Despite growing criticism of her policies, Wu currently enjoys strong support among Boston Democrats.

• A recent Emerson College poll shows Wu crushing Kraft 72% to 22%, with three-quarters of voters viewing her favorably.
• A Suffolk University poll earlier this summer also found Wu leading by 40 points.

Wu has also secured endorsements from Massachusetts Democratic heavyweights, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune.

Kraft, however, recently scored an endorsement from former City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, who was the runner-up to Wu in the 2021 mayoral race — a sign that some Democrats are ready for change.

What’s at Stake in November

The outcome of this election will determine whether Boston doubles down on far-left policies or shifts toward a more moderate, law-and-order approach.

For many voters, this race is about crime, housing costs, and government overreach. Wu has tied her campaign closely to her national fight with President Trump’s policies, while Kraft has focused on local issues and safety.

Conservative observers warn that Wu’s reelection could embolden other liberal mayors to expand sanctuary city protections and weaken federal immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, Kraft’s candidacy offers a chance for Boston voters to push back against radical progressivism.

Bottom Line

While Wu heads into the general election with a commanding lead, public frustration over crime, illegal immigration, and failed liberal policies could narrow the gap.
The coming weeks will determine whether voters are ready to stick with the status quo — or send a message that Boston’s future belongs to common-sense leadership, not radical politics.