2013 Boston Mayoral Race
Boston Area Mayor's Races Broke Spending Records
Finalists Martin Walsh and John Connolly reported total combined expenditures of more than $6 million in 2013. The previous record of $4.1 million was set in 2009 by Menino and...
Walsh Becomes Boston's New Mayor
Marty Walsh began his inaugural address with a concise promise: “I will listen. I will learn. I will lead.”
Majority-Minority Boston Asks: Was Mayoral Election A Victory Or A Defeat?
Black and Latino candidates lost. But activists argue their agenda won.
Gov. Patrick To Meet With Boston Mayor-Elect Walsh
Gov. Deval Patrick is set to host Boston Mayor-elect Martin Walsh for a meeting at his Beacon Hill office as the state legislator continues with his transition to the chief...
Marty Walsh's First Day As Mayor-Elect
WBUR's Fred Thys speaks about what Walsh was saying the day after he won Boston's mayoral election.
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Walsh, Connolly Head Down Divergent Paths
Mayor-elect Marty Walsh and City Councilor John Connolly spent the day after a hotly contested election very differently.
Menino And Walsh Meet At City Hall
The two met behind closed doors and wouldn't discuss the details of their conversation, but Walsh said Menino offered his support and advice.
Walsh Elected The Next Mayor Of Boston
The state representative from Dorchester, emphasizing his blue-collar story, built a diverse coalition.
Interactive Boston Mayoral Map: Where Walsh, Connolly Won
See this map for precinct-by-precinct results in Boston's mayoral race.
Photos: Boston Voters Cast Ballots
Boston voters are casting ballots in the first open mayoral election in a generation, as City Councilor John Connolly and state Rep. Marty Walsh vie to replace longtime Mayor Thomas...
How It Unfolded: Walsh Is Elected Mayor
It's a historic change for Boston. Martin Walsh will be the city's next mayor, as he defeated John Connolly in a tight race.
Walsh And Connolly Campaigns Present A Stark Contrast
Supporters of both Boston mayoral candidates will be out in force Tuesday working to get their voters to the polls. As the candidates made some of their final pitches Monday...
Style, Emphasis Separate Mayoral Candidates On Education
The mayoral candidates' tussle over reform mirrors a tense national debate.
4 Key Differences Between Boston's Mayoral Candidates
John Connolly and Marty Walsh have struggled to distinguish themselves, at times. But there are some important differences — in policy, style and background.
Walsh And Connolly Make Final Campaign Push
In the final weekend of campaigning, voters responded to Connolly's ideas while Walsh drew support from the personal connections he made.
Mayoral Poll: Walsh Leads Connolly By 3
It's the second poll in a row to have state Rep. Marty Walsh leading City Councilor John Connolly.
In Shift, 2 Boston Candidates Are Open About Substance Abuse Battles
While some say that openness allows a candidate to create a story that might resonate with voters, others say it could backfire.
Poll Suggests Union Canvassing Helps Walsh To Lead
A UMass poll that gives Walsh a 7-point lead over Connolly finds that union support for Walsh could be the key to his surge.
Walsh Tops Connolly By 7 In UMass Poll
It's the first poll of the race to show Walsh ahead of Connolly.
In Mattapan, Hopes Next Mayor Will Support Families, Children
We tour the Mattahunt Wheelock Community Center in Mattapan with its director, Rashad Cope.