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Michelle Wu smiling to supporters Tuesday night following her mayoral victory. Wu is Boston’s first female mayor and its first mayor of color to be elected in the 199 years since the mayoral seat’s creation. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Asian American community celebrates Wu’s election as first woman mayor, first mayor of color in Boston

Isabella Abraham November 4, 2021
The AAPI community celebrates Wu as the first elected woman mayor and first mayor of color in Boston
Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George

Wu, Essaibi George prevail, stage set for November

Samuele Petruccelli September 16, 2021
Wu placed first and Essaibi George placed second in Tuesday's Preliminary Municipal Election.
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Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George give victory speeches Preliminary Election night as candidates concede, official results delay

Daily Free Press Staff September 14, 2021
We bring you the latest coverage on Boston's 2021 Preliminary Municipal Election as it breaks.
A child plays with toys.

City and state lawmakers jumpstart child care agenda

Samuele Petruccelli February 22, 2021
The Mayor’s Office will conduct its second Boston Childcare Survey alongside this year’s Annual Resident Listing. Meanwhile, a separate bill pushing to establish universal child care in Massachusetts is circulating the statehouse.
City Councilor Josh Zakim, right, speaks with a constituent. Walsh signed an ordinance, originally proposed by Zakim, to increase access to voter registration materials across the city Monday. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Walsh signs ordinance expanding voter registration accessibility

Camille Mojica April 26, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh signed an ordinance Monday that will increase access to voter registration materials across the city.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday that Boston will host nine early voting sites for the November 2016 presidential election. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Early voting sites to come to Boston for 2016 election

Dave Sebastian April 12, 2016

In an effort to provide flexibility for voters, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday nine early voting sites for the November 2016 presidential election as a part of the Early Voting Initiative,...

City Councilor Josh Zakim speaks to Rickie Golden, 31, of Cambridge at the campaign kickoff event hosted at The Mission Bar and Grill Tuesday night. PHOTO BY FELICIA GANS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Josh Zakim launches campaign for reelection to City Council

Felicia Gans May 6, 2015

Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim has had plans to run for reelection for awhile, but that didn't keep the crowd from cheering when he made the official announcement at his campaign kickoff party Tuesday. More...

John Connolly, Marty Walsh to face each other in final mayoral election

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2013

Narrowing down the field from 12 candidates to two, Mass. Rep. Martin Walsh and City Councilor John Connolly advanced from Tuesday night’s primary to the Nov. 5 mayoral election as they square...

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