Elizabeth Warren Endorses Michelle Wu For Mayor Of Boston

BOSTON, MA — Boston city councilor and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu has a big name in her corner: Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The Massachusetts Democrat endorsed Wu for mayor of Boston Saturday, tweeting that she has been "proud to fight alongside" her for seven years.

"Michelle has always been a fighter — as one of my students, as a Boston city councilor, and now as a candidate for Mayor," Warren said in a later statement. "She is a tireless advocate for families and communities who feel unseen and unheard. Michelle is not just a woman full of good ideas and a passionate heart, she is a woman who gets out and does the work that needs to be done to make a difference in people's lives. Bostonians can count on Michelle’s bold, progressive leadership to tackle our biggest challenges, such as recovering from the pandemic, dismantling systemic racism, prioritizing housing justice, revitalizing our transportation infrastructure, and addressing the climate crisis."

With the recent announcement that Mayor Marty Walsh is likely headed to Washington, the mayoral field will be wide open this year. City Councilor Andrea Campbell has also announced her intention to run for mayor.

City Council President Kim Janey will serve as acting mayor. If Walsh resigns before March 5, a special election will be held within 120-140 days from his departure, WBUR reported. If resigns after that date, the city will hold the regularly scheduled election in November.

Walsh's nomination is subject to approval by the U.S. Senate.