The 2025 Boston mayoral election includes incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu and challenger Josh Kraft. Wu's administration emphasizes creating affordable housing, claiming significant successes since 1998, including a proposed rent control initiative. Kraft proposes a voluntary rent control initiative for landlords, contrasting Wu’s approach. Other candidates include Domingos DaRosa and Robert Cappucci, although Wu and Kraft are the frontrunners. A non-partisan preliminary election will occur on Sept. 9, followed by a general election on Nov. 4, coinciding with the City Council election.
Incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing a challenge from Josh Kraft, who has never held political office but has experience with the Boys & Girls Club of Boston.
Wu's administration has focused on creating affordable housing, claiming more successes than any administration since 1998, including a proposed rent control initiative.
Kraft's rent control proposal resembles Wu’s but is voluntary for landlords, an approach Wu calls 'fake rent control,' indicating a significant divide in their housing policies.
The Boston mayoral election will be determined in a non-partisan preliminary election on Sept. 9, followed by a general election on Nov. 4, coinciding with the City Council election.
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