Boston, MA – 9/9/2025 – Democrat candidate Josh Kraft greets attendees after delivering remarks at an preliminary election night watch party for his mayoral campaign held inside the Iron Workers Local 7 Union Hall on Sept. 9, 2025. Kraft suspended his campaign only 2 days after the preliminary, clearing the way for incumbent mayor Michelle Wu, holding a nearly 50-point-lead over Kraft, to secure an additional term. (Ben Pennington for The Boston Globe)