Josh Kraft Prepares Mayoral Challenge Against Boston's Michelle Wu

The nonprofit leader and son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft plans to announce his candidacy next month in a bid to unseat the incumbent mayor.

Josh Kraft, a longtime nonprofit leader and member of the prominent Kraft family, is expected to formally announce his run for Boston mayor in February 2025.
Kraft has no prior political experience but has built a strong reputation through his leadership of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and the New England Patriots Foundation.
Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu, seeking a second term, has faced criticism over policies like bike lanes, property tax increases, and a proposed soccer stadium project, though she has also achieved record-low gun violence rates and housing affordability initiatives.
Kraft reportedly aims to build a coalition of dissatisfied voters, including business leaders who have opposed Wu's property tax proposals, though unseating an incumbent in Boston has historically been challenging.
The mayoral race unfolds against the backdrop of Donald Trump's second inauguration, with Wu's history of opposing Trump potentially becoming a focal point for voters.