2017 Boston Mayoral Race
Low — But Slightly Higher Than Expected — Voter Turnout In Boston's Election
Election officials reported relatively light voter turnout in most of the city's precincts, with 27 percent of the city's voting population casting ballots.
Mayor Walsh Wins Second Term And Promises A 'City For All Of Us'
The sitting mayor easily secured his spot in City Hall, defeating his rival, City Councilor Tito Jackson, taking 65 percent of the vote to Jackson's 34 percent.
Map: Boston Mayoral Results, By Ward
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh won all but two of the city's wards.
It's Walsh: Boston's Mayor Is Re-Elected
Walsh beat back a challenge from Roxbury City Councilor Tito Jackson.
Galvin Forecasts Light Turnout For Boston
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin expects about 90,000 votes -- which would be less than 25 percent turnout.
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It's The Homestretch For Boston Mayoral Candidates
Tito Jackson and Marty Walsh were on the campaign trail Sunday in preparation for Tuesday's election.
In Mayoral Race, Disagreement Over Boston's Approach To Tackling Opioid Crisis
Walsh's closure of the Long Island Bridge in 2014 spurred debates around city efforts to fight the opioid crisis. Now, it's a hot-button issue in the mayoral race.
When It Comes To BPS, Walsh Reminds Voters Of His Balancing Act
Walsh and others concede that Boston Public Schools still face a big challenges. But there isn't anything like agreement about how to fix them.
Mayor Walsh: Progress Has Been Steady, And He Expects 'Big Gains' Next Term
Ahead of Boston's mayoral election on Tuesday, incumbent Marty Walsh joined us for an interview.
Your Guide To Boston's Election
The Walsh-Jackson mayor's race gets top billing. Here's who's on the ballot for city council too.
Tito Jackson Promises More Aggressive Fight Against Inequality
Jackson is behind Walsh in the polls, but the city councilor is not backing down.
As Mayor, Tito Jackson Says He Would Reach Deeper For School Funding
Jackson says that, if elected mayor, he’d reallocate $45 million directly to public schools in Boston.
Boston's Wide Economic Disparity Plays Key Role In Mayor's Race
A key part of the debate between Marty Walsh and Tito Jackson is how best to respond to the economic inequality that increasingly defines Boston.
Walsh, Jackson Spar In Final Mayoral Debate
In what is likely their last face-to-face showdown before Election Day, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and City Councilor Tito Jackson clashed over issues of race, affordable housing and economic development....
Community Leaders Offer Mixed Reactions To NAACP's Scathing Report On Mayor Walsh
Mayor Marty Walsh is defending his record on dealing with racial inequities following a report its authors say offers "a blueprint for how to make things better for people of...
Walsh And Jackson Face Off In Contentious First Mayoral Debate
The rivals in Boston's mayoral race squared off Wednesday in an at-times heated debate that focused largely on housing, race and inequality.
WBUR Poll: Walsh Has Big Lead Over Jackson; Housing Is Voters' Top Concern
In the survey, incumbent Marty Walsh out-polls Councilor Tito Jackson, 60 percent to 24 percent.
Development Dominates Discussion Of Walsh's First Term
Many voters are eager for Walsh to make good on the promise of prosperity for all of Boston's residents as the city rides one of the greatest economic booms in...
Tito Jackson Aims To Be Boston's First Black Mayor
Jackson complains about a city with a booming economy and enormous wealth, but with huge wealth gaps and dramatic racial disparities.
It'll Be Walsh Against Challenger Jackson For Boston Mayor
As the incumbent, Marty Walsh is heavily favored to win in November, but Tito Jackson has a chance to make history and become Boston's first black mayor.