Amid drama, two Boston city councilors seek re-election

Boston's preliminary municipal elections are Sept. 12. Among the seats up for grabs are District 5 and District 6, which are currently held by Councilors Ricardo Arroyo and Kendra Lara, respectively. Both candidates have had their share of high profile drama this past year, and are heading into the election with multiple competitors.

Boston Globe politics reporter Emma Platoff joins The Common to discuss the outlook for Lara and Arroyo's campaigns, as well as what this election season could mean for progressive politics in Boston.