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State Sen. Nick Collins defeated a challenger backed by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in the First Suffolk District primary. In a separate race, incumbent William Brownsberger initially led his challenger Daniel Lander by 61 votes, but updated results placed Lander ahead by 20 votes, triggering potential recount discussions.
In the 2026 Massachusetts state senate primaries, incumbent Nick Collins defeated Latoya Gayle by 11 points in the First Suffolk district, while Persis Yu narrowly unseated Mike Rush in the Norfolk-Suffook district. Mayor Michelle Wu’s endorsements for Gayle and Rush failed, though she supported Collins. Ed Markey and Steve Lynch secured their respective races.
DHS criticized Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for pressuring private property owners to refuse ICE parking leases, calling her actions 'unhinged.' Wu issued an open letter urging garage owners to reject ICE staging facilities after the agency sought 249 parking spaces in Boston. The city also filed a FOIA request regarding local responses to ICE, which DHS claimed admitted Wu lacked authority to block private property use.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled on August 19, 2026, that Boston’s plan to renovate White Stadium for a professional women’s soccer team does not violate state law. This decision ends a years-long lawsuit and allows the $325 million project to proceed, with the city contributing $135 million and the private partner covering the remainder.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a letter of intent to establish Boston and Glasgow as sister cities next year, aiming to deepen a transatlantic partnership beyond this year’s World Cup. Over the coming year, city leaders will finalize joint initiatives in areas like innovation, higher education, climate, and arts, with Glasgow’s Lord Provost visiting Boston in April for “Tartan Day” to formalize the agreement.
Boston will formalize a sister-city partnership with Glasgow, announced by Mayor Michelle Wu, after Scottish World Cup fans helped cement ties and celebrate in the city; the move aims to deepen arts, culture, and innovation exchanges between the two cities.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu responded positively to her rival Josh Kraft's decision to drop out of the mayoral race, which she sees as a move towards unity. Wu had a significant victory in the preliminary election, and Kraft's withdrawal, along with his donation of campaign funds to local charities, virtually secures Wu's re-election. It remains uncertain if Kraft will appear on the November ballot, depending on legal and procedural steps.
Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, ended his campaign for Boston mayor after a poor showing in the preliminary election, where he criticized Mayor Michelle Wu but failed to gain voter support. Wu advanced to the general election, and Kraft announced he would donate his campaign funds to local nonprofits, emphasizing his commitment to public service.
Josh Kraft has withdrawn from the Boston mayoral race after losing the preliminary election to Michelle Wu, citing a desire to promote unity and focus on community issues. Wu received 72% of the vote, while Kraft, who spent $5.5 million on his campaign, acknowledged the challenge of closing the gap. His exit shifts the race to the general election, with community activist Domingos DaRosa potentially next on the ballot.
Josh Kraft has suspended his campaign for Boston mayor after a poor showing in the preliminary election, citing a desire to make a greater impact through philanthropy, including donating $3 million to address the Mass and Cass crisis. He expressed support for incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu and emphasized his focus on community and humanitarian efforts.
In the Boston mayoral primary, incumbent Michelle Wu leads with 69.3% of the vote, and challenger Josh Kraft has secured 26.0%, advancing to the general election alongside Wu.
Tom Homan, a former Trump administration official, accused Massachusetts leaders Healey and Wu of spreading false information about ICE operations, amid ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and recent arrests in Boston. Healey claimed ICE agents were intimidating worshippers outside a church, which Homan denied, emphasizing ICE's role in targeting dangerous criminals. The dispute highlights broader conflicts over immigration policies and federal-local cooperation in Boston.
A recent Emerson College Poll shows incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu leading with 72% support over Josh Kraft's 22% in Boston's preliminary mayoral election, with Wu's support increasing significantly since February. Voters largely approve of Wu's policies, including her sanctuary city stance, and disapprove of President Trump's National Guard deployment. The poll also highlights public opinion on local issues like school direction, bike lanes, sports teams, and community safety.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu over the city's sanctuary policies, accusing them of violating federal law by limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement. Mayor Wu defends the policies as constitutional and protective of the community, while the DOJ argues they endanger public safety. This lawsuit is part of a broader federal effort to challenge sanctuary city policies across the country.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has called for the resignation of City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson following her arrest on federal corruption charges. Fernandes Anderson is accused of receiving kickbacks from a family member she hired for her council staff, with allegations of a $7,000 cash exchange in a City Hall bathroom. Wu emphasized that while Fernandes Anderson is entitled to a fair legal process, the charges compromise public trust and hinder her ability to serve effectively.