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Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

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Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

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Josh Kraft at St. Patrick's Day breakfast in South Boston in March 2025. Photo: Massachusetts Governor’s Press Office

Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft dropped out. What’s next for Boston’s municipal elections?

Devyn Rudnick, Reporter September 16, 2025

After winning the preliminary election and advancing to the November ballot, billionaire Josh Kraft’s decision to remove himself from the mayoral race came as a surprise to many voters, especially because...

A City of Boston sign advertised to Mission Hill residents to vote in the preliminary election on Sept. 9, 2025.

Boston’s preliminary election results

The Scope Staff September 9, 2025

Yesterday was Boston's preliminary election day, and after months of campaign flyers and community forums, the votes are finally in. Boston voters narrowed down the candidates for mayoral seats, for city...

A polling location on Beacon Street in front of the Old South Church of Boston on election day in 2022.

Advocates urge voters to turn out for Boston’s municipal elections

Devyn Rudnick, Reporter September 6, 2025

Boston voters are heading to the polls Sept. 9 to narrow the field of candidates and determine who will be on the November ballot. (Check out The Scope’s comprehensive voting guide.) But while municipal...

Thousands of voters headed to high schools, libraries, museums, and gyms to carry out their civic duty.

Candidates for Boston City Council District 7 address housing, transportation

The Scope Staff September 1, 2025

There's a crowded field of candidates looking to represent District 7 on the Boston City Council this fall. Voters will narrow that group down during the municipal preliminary election, which is underway...

Leading up to the election, Boston housing experts speak on possible solutions to housing affordability

Leading up to the election, Boston housing experts speak on possible solutions to housing affordability

Devyn Rudnick, Reporter August 27, 2025

As Boston approaches municipal elections, the housing crisis persists across the city. Every candidate has their own opinions and policies for addressing it, but The Scope heard from expert housing advocates...

(FILE) Nov. 1, 2024 — Ashley Zeller casts her ballot at the official drop box outside the Boston Public Library in Copley Square on the final day of early voting. Ward 5, Precinct 7 voters turn out for the last opportunity to submit their ballots ahead of Election Day. Photo by Martina Chiara.

2025 Boston Preliminary Election Guide

August 25, 2025

Voters in Boston will head to the polls in just a few weeks to narrow down the field of candidates for mayor and city council. The city’s preliminary municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, Sept....

Candidates for Boston City Council District 7 gather in Roxbury on Aug. 19 for a forum focused on small businesses.

District 7 Boston City Council candidates focus on supporting small businesses in Roxbury forum

Devyn Rudnick, Reporter August 22, 2025

At a small business-centered forum last Tuesday, questions about fortifying local businesses, increasing foot traffic, and fostering art and culture proved how committed District 7 city council candidates...

Nov. 5, 2024 — Phillip Mayo stands outside the John Winthrop Elementary School in district 13-2 where he has been the warden for over 20 years.

Getting ready for this year’s municipal elections: questions and answers just for you

Claire Ogden, Contributing Writer June 24, 2025

The Scope covers elections every year, and as a hyper-local outlet, an odd number year is particularly exciting: It’s when Boston residents get to vote for mayor and city councilors.  Our goal is...

A woman smiles as she leaves a polling center in Roxbury on Nov. 5, 2024.

Reproductive rights, democracy top issues for Bostonians

Renée Abbott, Kate Armanini, and Lily Shannon November 5, 2024

Viergelyn Chery-Reed and Michelle Reed cast their vote at the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club of Roxbury on Tuesday morning. Their two young children, each clutching stuffed animals, stood beside them on the...

A sign telling Massachusetts voters to vote "no" on Question 5, which asks residents if they'd like to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.

Ballot questions: MCAS, tipping workers & psychedelics

Emily O’Brien and Hikari Terasawa November 5, 2024

While the country’s eyes focus on the presidential election, Boston residents are closely watching to see the results of the five Massachusetts ballot questions, with many wanting to do away with the...

Boston voters to City Council: Fix housing, Mass. and Cass

Boston voters to City Council: Fix housing, Mass. and Cass

Cathy Ching, Harriet Gaye, Hannah Sammut, and Jack Sinclair November 7, 2023

Despite unseasonably warm weather and occasional sprinkles on Tuesday, Boston voters headed to their nearest polling stations to cast their ballots for City Council, motivated by issues of gentrification,...

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