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...

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Apr 1, 2014

New Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has made shrinking the income gap a central focus of his young administration. But can mayors really do much about the growing gap between rich and poor? (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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.”

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Jan 6, 2014

From left to right, Charlotte Golar Richie, Felix Arroyo, Marty Walsh and John Barros. Golar Richie, Arroyo and Barros, former mayoral candidates, have all endorsed Marty Walsh, who will face John Connolly in the general election

Majority-Minority Boston Asks: Was Mayoral Election A Victory Or A Defeat?

Black and Latino candidates lost. But activists argue their agenda won.

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08:51Dec 20, 2013

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...

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Nov 16, 2013

During the campaign, Mayor-elect Marty Walsh argued that his union ties will give him a leg up in negotiations with city unions. (Joe Spurr/WBUR)

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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04:59Nov 6, 2013

Marty Walsh gestures to supporters at his primary election night party. (Elise Amendola/AP)

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.

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03:39Nov 6, 2013

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.

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Nov 6, 2013

Walsh Elected The Next Mayor Of Boston

The state representative from Dorchester, emphasizing his blue-collar story, built a diverse coalition.

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Nov 6, 2013

Click here for an interactive map of the Boston mayoral election results.

Interactive Boston Mayoral Map: Where Walsh, Connolly Won

See this map for precinct-by-precinct results in Boston's mayoral race.

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Nov 6, 2013

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...

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Nov 5, 2013

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.

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Nov 5, 2013

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...

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04:29Nov 5, 2013

Style, Emphasis Separate Mayoral Candidates On Education

The mayoral candidates' tussle over reform mirrors a tense national debate.

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08:16Nov 4, 2013

Rep. Marty Walsh, left, and City Councilor John Connolly shake hands with residents earlier in the mayoral race. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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.