The son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is planning to run for mayor of Boston. Josh Kraft, who is in charge of the New England Patriots Foundation, will challenge incumbent Michelle Wu, according to multiple reports,
Unlike most first-time candidates, Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, already has some name recognition.
At first glance, Wu has almost a perfect foil in Kraft, 57, a rich trust fund kid, a white carpetbagger from tony Chestnut Hill whose father, Robert, is a pal of President Trump.
As the Globe reported on Tuesday, Josh Kraft — longtime do-gooder and youngest son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft — plans to launch a bid to unseat Mayor Michelle Wu sometime in February. Wu will be seeking a second term.
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Well, well, well … What do we have going on in Boston? Josh Kraft, the president of the New England Patriots Foundation and son of billionaire icon Robert Kraft, is planning on challenging Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for her seat in the upcoming city election this fall,
Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert, is reportedly set to announce that he will run for mayor of Boston next month.
Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation and son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, sources close to him confirmed. A spokesperson for Josh Kraft declined to comment, but sources told NewsCenter 5 that an official announcement could be expected in early February.
A local philanthropist and son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft plans to enter the race for mayor of Boston, a source confirmed to Boston 25 News.
Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is running against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
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