Josh Kraft Drops Out Of Boston Mayor's Race Against Michelle Wu

CBS Boston

Updated on: September 12, 2025

Josh Kraft has suspended his candidacy for mayor of Boston, days after advancing to the general election against incumbent Michelle Wu.

Kraft and Mayor Wu were the winners in Tuesday's preliminary election and were set to face-off on the November ballot. Wu received 72% of votes compared to Kraft's 23% in the preliminary election.

"I have determined that what is right for this city – during a time in America where we need to come closer together despite all our differences, instead of igniting divisiveness that pulls us further apart – is not to get caught up in more political mudslinging but rather, to drive the conversation forward in a meaningful way," Kraft said in a statement. "After careful consideration, I have decided to suspend my candidacy for mayor of Boston."

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