Son of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu
Son of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out Boston’s mayoral election, in which he was set to battle incumbent Michelle Wu in November
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu smiles after voting at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
BOSTON (AP) — Josh Kraft, the son of the New England Patriots’ owner, announced Thursday he is dropping his bid to unseat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, days after advancing to the November ballot.
He announced the move on WCVB-TV after Kraft and Wu bested two challengers to advance during a preliminary election Tuesday.
Despite spending millions of his own money on the race, Kraft struggled to find a message that would resonate with voters amid the popularity of Wu. She is Boston’s first female and Asian mayor and has been bolstered in part by her defense of the city against the Trump administration.
Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft campaigns outside a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
"I Voted" stickers rest on a ballot box at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu carries her daughter Mira after voting at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Sunrise peeks through campaign signs of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and challenger Josh Kraft at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
