Boston's preliminary election is almost here. Here's who will be on the ballot

"The preliminary election is meant to whittle down the field of candidates before the general election on Nov. 4. The top two vote-getters among the mayoral candidates will advance. Ten candidates are running for the four at-large city councilor positions, and eight will advance to the general election. In the district-specific city council races, only two candidates will advance. The councilors who represent districts 3, 6, 8, and 9 are running unopposed, and will not be featured in the preliminary election."

"Michelle Wu was elected mayor in 2021, becoming the first woman and first person of color to lead the city. A Chicago native, Wu moved to the area in 2007 to attend Harvard University. She studied economics there and later earned her law degree. Wu was mentored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and was elected to the Boston City Council in 2013. She served as Council President for two years."

Boston voters will participate in a preliminary election on Sept. 9 to reduce candidate fields ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. The top two mayoral vote-getters will advance to the general election. Ten candidates are competing for four at-large city councilor seats, with eight advancing; district council races will advance only two candidates each. Councilors for districts 3, 6, 8, and 9 are unopposed and will not appear in the preliminary. Residents can find district and polling information on the city's election website. Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu supports green energy, fare-free buses, and rent control. Josh Kraft is a political newcomer and longtime philanthropist.

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