2013 Boston mayoral election

Election in Massachusetts, United States January 2025 May 2013 2013 Boston mayoral election Boston Presidential 2009 Boston mayoral election 2009 November 5, 2013 2017 Boston mayoral election 2017 37.85%https://www.cityofboston.gov/images_documents/2013%20-%2011-05-13%20-%20Municipal%20Election%20-%20figures%20&%20splits_tcm3-41972.pdf Data 2011 www.cityofboston.gov Marty Walsh (b).jpg Marty Walsh Nonpartisan politician 72,514 51.55% 260px Ward results 260px Precinct results Walsh: #afc6e9ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90%Connolly: #AFE9AF 40–50% #73d873 50–60% #42ca42 60–70% #30a630 70–80% #217821 80–90%Tie:#D4C4DC 40–50% Mayor Thomas Menino Marty Walsh John Connolly IMG 6364 - Version 2 (10678402686) (a).jpg John R. Connolly Nonpartisan politician 67,606 48.06% Boston The 2013 Boston mayoral election occurred on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Incumbent mayor Thomas Menino had declined to run for re-election to a sixth term. A non-partisan preliminary election was held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. 12 candidates made the ballot to replace Menino, with state representative Marty Walsh and at-large city councilor John R. Connolly advancing to the general election. Walsh was elected to his first term, defeating Connolly by 3% of the vote, and was inaugurated on Monday, January 6, 2014.With theme of unity, Walsh takes helm as mayor of Boston https://www.proquest.com/docview/1474509506 Andrew Ryan A.1 January 7, 2014 The Boston Globe March 17, 2018 limited pqarchiver.com Walsh and Connolly advanced to the general election after outperforming a crowded field in the nonpartisan primary. Other candidates in the primary included Charlotte Golar Richie (former state representative and former city chief of housing & neighborhood development), Daniel F. Conley (Suffolk County district attorney and former district city councilor), Felix G. Arroyo (at-large city councilor), John Barros (civic organizer and former Boston School Committee member), Robert Consalvo (state representative), Michael P. Ross (district city councilor), Bill Walczak (community activist), and Charles Yancey (district city councilor). Background Incumbent mayor Thomas Menino had held office ever since ascending to the mayoralty following the resignation of Raymond Flynn in 1993. In 2013, Menino opted against seeking what would have been his sixth elected term as mayor. He announced his decision not to seek reelection on March 27, 2013.Mayor Menino will not seek re-election Dumcius Gintautas https://www.dotnews.com/2013/sources-mayor-menino-will-not-seek-re-election Dorchester Reporter 27 March 2013 1 October 2020 en Without an incumbent seeking reelection, this made the 2013 election the first open election since 1984, thirty years earlier. Menino did not endorse a candidate.Schoenberg Shira John Connolly, Marty Walsh cite similarities, differences with outgoing Boston Mayor Thomas Menino https://www.masslive.com/politics/2013/11/john_connolly_marty_walsh_cite.html masslive 12 September 2021 en 5 November 2013 Candidates Candidates who advanced to general election CandidateExperienceAnnouncedRef The following candidates advanced to the general election held on November 5.http://www.cityofboston.gov/elections/currentelections/default.asp Unofficial election results October 3, 2016border|x150pxJohn ConnollyBoston city councilor at-large (2008–2014)2013 2 26frameless|150x150pxRyan Andrew Finucane Martin Boston City Councilor John Connolly announces run against Mayor Thomas M. Menino https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/02/26/boston-city-councilor-john-connolly-announces-run-against-mayor-thomas-m-menino/ Boston.com 1 October 2020 26 February 2013border|x150pxMarty WalshMassachusetts state representative from the 13th Suffolk district (1997–2014)2013 5 4frameless|150x150pxAdams Dan Adams Walsh launches run for mayor of Boston https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/04/state-rep-marty-walsh-set-launch-mayoral-campaign/Rls9IOR3xkAax6mOhGtU0I/story.html The Boston Globe 1 October 2020 24 May 2013 Candidates eliminated in the primary CandidateExperienceAnnouncedRef The following candidates were eliminated in the primary election and did not advance to the general election.border|x150pxFelix G. ArroyoBoston city councilor at-large (2010–2014)2013 6 15Tatro Samantha Felix Arroyo officially announces run for mayor https://www.bostonherald.com/2013/06/15/felix-arroyo-officially-announces-run-for-mayor/ Boston Herald 1 October 2020 15 June 2013border|x150pxJohn BarrosFormer Boston School Committee member (2010–2013)Former executive director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative2013 4 25frameless|150x150pxRyan Andrew John Barros to announce a bid for mayor of Boston https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/24/john-barros-announce-bid-for-mayor-boston/fQWBgoX1XtvKV346zPla1K/story.html The Boston Globe 1 October 2020 25 April 2013Ryan Andrew John F. Barros resigns from Boston School Committee in another step toward run for mayor Boston.com https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/04/23/john-f-barros-resigns-from-boston-school-committee-in-another-step-toward-run-for-mayor/ 1 October 2020 23 April 2013Charles ClemonsCo-owner of TOUCH 106.1FMFormer police officer2011 8 21Dumcius Gintautas TOUCH 106.1 co-founder says he's running for mayor in 2013 https://www.dotnews.com/litdrop/2011/touch-1061-co-founder-says-hes-running-mayor-2013 Dorchester Reporter 3 October 2020 en 22 August 2011frameless|150x150pxDaniel F. Conley Suffolk County district attorney (2002–2018)2013 4 03border|150x150pxRyan Andrew Staff Jim O’Sullivan Globe Daniel Conley jumps into Boston mayoral contest https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/03/daniel-conley-formally-joins-race-succeed-thomas-menino-mayor-boston/WDYXmiTc31pDVBYikucKKJ/story.html The Boston Globe 3 October 2020 3 April 2013frameless|150x150pxRobert Consalvo Boston city councilor from District 5 (2002–2014)2013 4 04border|150x150pxErtischek David City Councilor Rob Consalvo Running for Boston Mayor https://patch.com/massachusetts/backbay/city-councilor-rob-consalvo-running-for-boston-mayor-5c313a40 Back Bay, MA Patch 3 October 2020 en 6 April 2013frameless|150x150pxCharlotte Golar Richie Former Massachusetts state representative from the 5th Suffolk district (1995–1999)2013 5 01border|150x150pxO'Sullivan Jim Charlotte Golar Richie, former aide to Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Governor Deval Patrick, announced mayoral bid Boston.com https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/05/01/charlotte-golar-richie-former-aide-to-mayor-thomas-m-menino-and-governor-deval-patrick-announced-mayoral-bid/ 3 October 2020 1 May 2013frameless|150x150pxMichael P. Ross Boston city councilor from District 8 (2000–2013)Former president of the Boston City Council (2009–2010)2013 4 11border|150x150pxRyan Andrew City Councilor Michael P. Ross announces bid for mayor of Boston https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/04/11/city-councilor-michael-p-ross-announces-bid-for-mayor-of-boston/ Boston.com 3 October 2020 11 April 2013Bill Walczak Co-founder of the Codman Square Health CenterCommunity organizer2013 4 06border|150x150pxLowery Wesley Longtime community organizer Bill Walczak will run for mayor of Boston https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/04/06/longtime-community-organizer-bill-walczak-will-run-for-mayor-of-boston-2/ Boston.com 6 April 2013 David James Wyatt Candidate for Boston City Council in 2007frameless|150x150pxCharles Yancey Boston city councilor from District 4 (1984–2015)2013 7 01City Councilor Charles Yancey joins race to become Boston's next mayor https://www.boston25news.com/news/city-councilor-charles-yancey-joins-race-to-become-bostons-next-mayor/140504269/ WFXT 3 October 2020 1 July 2013 Withdrew/disqualified Frank John Addivinola, Jr., candidate for state senate in 2010 and U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 (ran for councilor-at-large) Lee Buckley Robert Cappucci, former Boston School Committee member and retired Boston Police officer (failed to get enough signatures)Lyle Caroline Meet the 12 Confirmed Candidates for Boston's 2013 Mayoral Election http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2013/06/14/meet-the-12-confirmed-candidates-for-bostons-2013-mayoral-election/ June 24, 2013 BostInno https://web.archive.org/web/20131022001943/http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2013/06/14/meet-the-12-confirmed-candidates-for-bostons-2013-mayoral-election/ October 22, 2013 dead June 14, 2013 Miniard Culpepper, reverend Will Dorcena, activist and at-large candidate for city council in 2011, brother of State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry (failed to get enough signatures)Will Dorcena will not make ballot https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/24/will-dorcena-will-not-make-ballot-mayoral-election/Fsrk7GVv3fefq0QXWtT1XP/story.html June 14, 2013 The Boston Globe May 25, 2013 Andrew RyanDumcius Gintautas Hyde Park's Dorcena Launching At-Large Run https://www.dotnews.com/litdrop/2011/hyde-parks-dorcena-launching-large-run Dorchester Reporter 27 October 2024 en April 12, 2011 Althea Garrison, former state representative (ran for councilor-at-large)15 Remain In The Race For Mayor of Boston https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/21/remain-race-for-mayor-boston/dcDRGpdWdVUsXEBTf1gh4K/story.html June 14, 2013 The Boston Globe May 22, 2013 Andrew Ryan Wesley Lowery John Laing, businessman (failed to get enough signatures)https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/13/crowded-field-could-create-lively-contest-for-boston-city-council-four-citywide-seats/G0XtQoj4oj4GudR1xSTbNI/story.html Lowery Wesley Boston to face crowded ballot June 24, 2013 The Boston Globe June 14, 2013 Divo Rodrigues Monteiro, educator and poethttps://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2013/06/28/divo-rodrigues-monteiro-candidate-chat/ Candidate Chat: Divo Rodrigues Monteiro Boston Magazine Bernstein David S. June 28, 2013 October 15, 2021 (ran for city council in District 4) Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports (failed to get enough signatures) Gareth R. Saunders, former city councilor (ran for councilor-at-large) Hassan A. Williams, candidate for state senate in 2010 Christopher G. Womack Declined Andrea Cabral, Massachusetts secretary of Public Safety and Security and former Suffolk County sheriffhttp://bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/01/campaign-notebook/qBs0UBBHIVRg9MD5usMDvM/story.html Gomez will hit campaign trail while on his Marathon run O'Sullivan Jim April 1, 2013 The Boston Globe Sonia Chang-Díaz, state senatorhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/06/23/state-senator-sonia-chang-diaz-will-launch-bid-for-governor/ State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz says it's not the right time to run for mayor of Boston April 3, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130406060522/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/04/03/state-senator-sonia-chang-diaz-says-not-the-right-time-run-for-mayor-boston/6vFzyhPlzJSlTpHJUVoH4O/story.html Boston.com Ryan Andrew April 6, 2013 Richard A. Davey, Massachusetts secretary of Transportationhttp://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/04/rep_martin_walsh_says_he_s_running_for_mayor_of_boston Rep. Martin Walsh says he's running for mayor of Boston Boston Herald Wedge David Chabot Hillary April 2, 2013 John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction Companyhttp://jamaicaplaingazette.com/2013/03/29/politics-as-unusual-boston-shouldnt-hook-big-fish-for-mayor/ Politics as Unusual: Boston shouldn't hook big Fish for mayor Jamaica Plain Gazette Faraone Chris March 29, 2013 November 27, 2021 Michael F. Flaherty, former city councillor (ran for city council at-large)http://bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/03/mayoral-race-could-reshape-boston-city-council-menino-less-mayor-race-could-create-wide-open-fight-for-large-council-seats/AEMiAuGZeWAMLs8g7BB5bK/story.html Mayoral race could reshape Boston City Council Menino-less mayor's race could create wide open fight for at-large council seats Lowery Wesley April 3, 2013 The Boston Globe Paul Grogan, president of The Boston FoundationKing Alison City Councilor Felix Arroyo throws hat into Boston's mayoral race http://www.necn.com/04/09/13/City-Councilor-Felix-Arroyo-throws-hat-i/landing_politics.html?blockID=837219&feedID=4212 NECN https://archive.today/20130615200244/http://www.necn.com/04/09/13/City-Councilor-Felix-Arroyo-throws-hat-i/landing_politics.html?blockID=837219&feedID=4212 dead June 15, 2013 April 9, 2013 April 9, 2013 Maura Hennigan, Suffolk County criminal courts clerkhttp://jamaicaplaingazette.com/2013/04/10/hennigan-wont-join-mayoral-race/ Hennigan won't join mayoral race Jamaica Plain Gazette Ruch John April 10, 2013 Russell Holmes, state representativehttp://jamaicaplaingazette.com/2013/03/29/mayoral-race-could-be-dominated-by-jpers/ Mayoral race could be dominated by JPers Jamaica Plain Gazette Ruch John March 29, 2013 Tito Jackson, city councillor (ran for reelection)http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/04/mayoral_maneuvering_consalvo_in_jackson_and_rooney_out Mayoral maneuvering: Consalvo in, Jackson and Rooney out Boston Herald Wedge David Chabot Hillary Dwinell Joe April 4, 2013 Bill Linehan, city councillor (ran for reelection)Boston Pols Expect Competitive Race For Mayor's Seat http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/03/28/mayoral-candidate-john-connolly-today-is-about-thanking-a-living-legend/ March 29, 2013 CBS Boston Associated Press March 28, 2013 Stephen Lynch, U.S. representativehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/03/29/stephen-lynch-not-running-for-boston-mayor/ Stephen Lynch not running for Boston mayor March 29, 2013 March 30, 2013 The Washington Post Rachel Weiner Ralph Martin, former Suffolk County district attorneyhttp://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/columnists/peter_gelzinis/2013/04/gelzinis_menino_frustrated_amid_political_chaos Gelzinis: Menino frustrated amid political chaos Boston Herald Gelzinis Peter April 5, 2013 Thomas Menino, incumbent mayor of Bostonhttp://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/03/27/mayor-menino-will-not-seek-re-election/ Boston Mayor Tom Menino Will Not Seek Re-Election CBS Boston Associated Press March 27, 2013 Stephen J. Murphy, president of the Boston City Council (ran for reelection) Matt O'Malley, city councillor (ran for reelection) Ayanna Pressley, city councillor (ran for reelection)http://bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/03/28/potential-menino-successors-lining-for-mayoralty/tqjeXw5b5j0yuS0b6llabI/story.html Potential Menino successors lining up for mayoralty The Boston Globe Levenson Michael Ryan Andrew March 28, 2013 James Rooney, executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Marie St. Fleur, former state representative John M. Tobin, Jr., former city councillorhttp://missionhillgazette.com/2013/04/04/nus-tobin-rules-out-mayoral-run/ NU's Tobin rules out mayoral run Ruch John Mission Hill Gazette April 4, 2013 Primary Campaign Incumbent mayor Tom Menino had served since being elected to the position in 1993, making him the longest-serving mayor in Boston's history.https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2013/03/28/reports-claim-mayor-menino-will-not-run-for-re-election/ After 20 Years, Mayor Menino Is 'Leaving the Job That He Loves' Boston Magazine Annear Tom March 28, 2013 October 27, 2021 The first candidate to announce a campaign for mayor was at-Large Boston City Councillor John R. Connolly in February 2013, who announced an intent to base his campaign on reforming public education and opposing the influence of the Boston Teachers Union.https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/02/26/boston-city-councilor-john-connolly-announces-run-against-long-time-mayor-thomas-menino/ELV4bagXia2SO4T9kEetIN/story.html Boston City Councillor John Connolly announces run against long-time mayor Thomas Menino The Boston Globe Ryan Andrew February 26, 2013 October 26, 2021 Connolly's campaign was considered to have little chance of succeeding if Menino decided to run for re-election, as the incumbent was highly popular in the city. On March 28, Menino announced that he would not be seeking re-election, stating that health issues were preventing him from carrying out his tasks as mayor to a satisfactory standard.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-21971788 Tom Menino steps down after two decades as Boston mayor BBC News March 28, 2013 October 26, 2021 Soon after Menino's announcement, a field of candidates began to amass. On April 3, Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley became the second candidate to join the field (after Connolly).https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2013/04/03/district-attorney-dan-conley-announces-bid-for-boston-mayor/ District Attorney Dan Conley Announces Bid For Mayor Boston Magazine Annear Steve April 3, 2013 November 15, 2021 The next day, district city councillor Rob Consalvo (a resident of the Hyde Park neighborhood) announced his candidacy. On April 7, activist Bill Walczak (a resident of the Dorchester neighborhood) entered the field.https://www.wbur.org/news/2013/04/04/consalvo-mayoral-race Boston Councilor Consalvo Enters Mayoral Race WBUR April 4, 2013 November 16, 2021https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/06/dorchester-community-organizer-becomes-seventh-declared-candidate-boston-mayoral-race/OxjCRXjiwJHE5DUcqNj73I/story.html Dorchester Community activist becomes seventh declares Boston mayoral candidate The Boston Globe Ryan Andrew Lowery Wesley April 7, 2021 November 5, 2021 On April 10, state representative Marty Walsh and at-large city councillor Felix G. Arroyo both announced their candidacies.Multiple sources: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-boston-mayor-idUKBRE9310U220130402 Two more Democrats enter race to succeed longtime Boston mayor Reuters Malone Scott April 3, 2013 November 15, 2021 https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/04/10/state-representative-martin-j-walsh-formally-announces-bid-for-mayor-of-boston/ State Representative Martin J. Walsh formally announces bid for mayor of Boston Boston.com Ryan Andrew April 10, 2021 November 15, 2021 https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2013/04/10/councilor-felix-arroyo-joins-race-mayor/ City Councilor Felix Arroyo Joins Race For Mayor Boston Magazine Annear Steve April 10, 2013 November 15, 2021 Several other candidates, including City Councillors Michael P. Ross and Charles Yancey, former state representative Charlotte Golar Richie, and Boston School Committee member John Barros announced campaigns over the following weeks. In total, twelve candidates made the ballot for the preliminary election.https://www.americaninno.com/boston/meet-the-12-confirmed-candidates-for-bostons-2013-mayoral-election/ Meet the 12 Confirmed Candidates for Boston's 2013 Mayoral Election BostInno Lyle Caroline June 14, 2013 November 12, 2021 Connolly’s status as the only mayoral candidate to have announced a campaign before Menino declared that he would not run for re-election gave him an advantage in that it had given him more time to build a campaign apparatus and political platform.https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2013/07/30/boston-mayoral-race-candidates/3/ City Limits: Meet Boston's 2013 Mayoral Candidates Boston Magazine Schwartz Jason July 30, 2013 November 15, 2021 Upon his entry into the race Walsh had demonstrated organizational strength by gathering the required signatures to get on the ballot in a single day, which impressed political insiders and showcased the influence of the labor unions who were supporting his candidacy.https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2013/05/13/boston-mayoral-power-rankings/ Boston Mayoral Power Rankings Bernstein David S. May 13, 2013 Boston Magazine November 16, 2021 The advantages enjoyed by the two men led to them being considered the frontrunners for the two spots in the general election in the campaign's early stages. By mid-September, it was suggested by radio station WBUR-FM that a clear top tier of candidates had arisen in the race, consisting of Connolly, Walsh, Golar Richie, Arroyo and Conley.https://www.wbur.org/news/2013/09/19/wbur-boston-mayoral-poll WBUR Poll Suggests A Top Tier Taking Shape In Mayoral Field WBUR Scharfenberg David September 19, 2013 August 31, 2022 Golar Richie's campaign was viewed as having gained significant momentum by this stage on the race, helped by her status as the most prominent black and only female candidate in the race. Debates 2013 Boston mayoral election primary debates No. Number Date & time Host Moderator Link ParticipantsKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant   black #FFFFDD  A  Absent   black #ff9090  N  Non-invitee   Felix G. Arroyo John Barros Charles Clemons Daniel F. Conley John R. Connolly Robert Consalvo Charlotte Golar Richie Michael P. Ross Bill Walczak Marty Walsh David Wyatt Charles Yancey 1https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2013/08/07/three-boston-mayoral-candidates-kick-off-first-of-three-debates/ Three Boston mayoral candidates kick off first of three debates The Washington Post Tam Ruth August 7, 2013 November 11, 2021 August 7, 2013 Boston.com Matt LauzonDante Ramos A A A A A P A P A P A A 2https://www.wbur.org/news/2013/09/10/mayoral-forum-first-tv-debate 12 Mayoral Candidates Struggle To Be Heard In 90-Minute Debate WBUR September 10, 2013 November 22, 2021 September 9, 2013 Joe Battenfield P P P P P P P P P P P P 3https://www.bu.edu/wheelock/sed-hosts-boston-mayoral-debate-for-fall-convocation-2013/ SED Hosts Boston Mayoral Debate for Fall Convocation 2013 Boston University September 17, 2013 November 11, 2021 September 12, 2013 BUSED Dean Hardin ColemanAlyssa Sarkis P P P P P A A A A A A P Endorsements Felix Arroyo State officials Byron Rushing, state representative Labor unions Boston Teachers Union (co-endorsement with Consalvo)https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2013/09/17/globe-kicks-charlotte-golar-richie-elevates-john-barros/ The Globe Kicks Charlotte Golar Richie When She's Down Boston Magazine Bernstein David S. September 17, 2013 October 14, 2021 John Barros State officials Carlos Henriquez, state representative Newspapers and publications The Boston Globe (co-endorsement with Connolly)https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2013/09/17/boston-globe-endorses-john-barros-john-connolly-mayoral-primary/s7EGfeYKnPRH5PFJBBgVHJ/story.html John Barros, John Connolly should emerge from field The Boston Globe Boston Globe Editorial Board September 17, 2013 October 14, 2021 Individuals Danny Glover, actorhttps://www.bostonherald.com/2013/09/05/activist-actor-plays-role-for-john-barros-campaign/ Activist actor plays role for John Barros campaign Boston Herald Weir Richard September 5, 2013 November 15, 2021 Kim Janey, community leaderhttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/09/us/in-boston-mayoral-candidates-roster-is-diverse.html In a More Diverse City, a More Diverse Slate of Mayoral Candidates The New York Times Seelye Katherine Q. September 8, 2013 November 12, 2021 Daniel F. Conley State officials Carlo Basile, state representative (switched endorsement to Connolly) Newspapers and publications Boston Herald (co-endorsement with Connolly)https://www.bostonherald.com/2013/09/11/for-boston-mayor-two-good-choices-conley-and-connolly/ For Boston mayor two good choices: Conley and Connolly Boston Herald Boston Herald Editorial Staff September 11, 2013 October 14, 2021 John R. Connolly State officials Carlo Basile, state representative (switched endorsement from Conley) Nick Collins, state representative Edward F. Coppinger, state representative Jay Livingstone, state representative Local officials Matt O'Malley, Boston city councillorhttps://www.wickedlocal.com/article/20130404/NEWS/304049369 West Roxbury officials endorse Connolly for Boston mayor Wicked Local Cohen Julie M. April 4, 2013 October 14, 2021 Organizations Democrats for Education Reformhttps://www.dotnews.com/2013/consalvo-education-reform-group-get-out-mayor-s-race Consalvo to education reform group: Get out of mayor's race Dorchester Reporter Dumcius Gintautas July 19, 2013 October 14, 2021 Newspapers and publications The Boston Globe (co-endorsement with Barros) Boston Herald (co-endorsement with Conley) Rob Consalvo State officials Kevin Honan, state representative Anthony Petruccelli, state senator Angelo Scaccia, state representativehttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/16/charlotte-golar-richie-campaign-lines-support-from-broad-base/WUsdbREj1iBTnFH3Q6DcFN/story.html?event=event12 Charlotte Golar Richie campaign lines up support from broad base The Boston Globe O'Sullivan Jim May 16, 2013 October 14, 2021 Labor unions Boston Teachers Union (co-endorsement with Arroyo) Charlotte Golar Richie Federal officials Barbara Lee, U.S. representative from CA-13https://emilyslist.org/news/entry/memo-charlotte-golar-richie-the-best-choice-for-boston-women-and-families Memo: Charlotte Golar Richie, the best choice for Boston women and families EMILY's List September 12, 2013 October 14, 2021 Press release State officials Sonia Chang-Díaz, state senatorhttps://www.dotnews.com/2013/chang-diaz-and-holmes-back-golar-richie-mayor-s-race Chang-Diaz and Holmes back Golar Richie in mayor's race Dorchester News Dumcius Gintautas September 19, 2013 October 14, 2021 Gloria Fox, state representative Russell Holmes, state representative Aaron Michlewitz, state representativehttps://northendwaterfront.com/2013/05/north-ends-aaron-michlewitz-to-endorse-charlotte-golar-richie-in-race-for-mayor/ North End's Aaron Michlewitz To Endorse Charlotte Golar Richie In Race For Mayor Northend Waterfront Conti Matt May 17, 2013 October 14, 2021 Michael Moran, state representative Individuals Louis Gossett Jr., actorhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/09/19/charlotte-golar-richie-stumbles-race-for-boston-mayor/YndZ715yTwQ1aXKMOS5aDJ/story.html Charlotte Golar Richie stumbles in race for Boston Mayor Harmon Lawrence September 19, 2013 The Boston Globe November 10, 2021 Gloria Steinem, journalist and activist Organizations EMILY's Listhttps://emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-charlotte-golar-richie-for-mayor-of-boston-richie-on-h EMILY's List endorses Charlotte Golar Richie for Mayor of Boston EMILY's List Press release June 2013 October 14, 2021 Mike Ross Newspapers and publications Bay Windowshttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/23/us/candidates-in-boston-struggle-to-stand-out-on-eve-of-mayoral-vote.html Candidates in Boston Struggle to Stand Out on Eve of Mayoral Vote The New York Times Seelye Katherine Q. September 23, 2013 August 31, 2022 Marty Walsh State officials Liz Malia, state representative Eugene O'Flaherty, state representative Labor unions International Association of Fire Fighters Local 718 International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Union of Painters and Allied Trades United Association United Steelworkershttps://usw.org/news/media-center/releases/2013/usw-endorses-state-rep-martin-j-walsh-for-boston-mayor USW Endorses State Rep. Martin J. Walsh for Boston Mayor United Steelworkers August 2, 2013 October 19, 2021 Polling Graphical summary Opinion polling for the primary 2013 Boston mayoral election.chart Opinion polling for the primary 2013 Boston mayoral election.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FelixArroyo JohnBarros DanielConley JohnConnolly RobertConsalvo Charlotte GolarRichie MichaelRoss BillWalczak MartyWalsh CharlesYancey Other/Undecided Suffolk University/Boston Herald September 12–17, 2013 600 ± 4% 6% 3% 12% 16% 8% 10% 5% 6% 12% 1% 22%Clemons with 1%, Wyatt with 0% Mass Inc September 14–16, 2013 487 ± 4.4% 8% 3% 8% 15% 5% 10% 6% 4% 12% 1% 27%Clemons with <1%, Wyatt with <1% UNH September 5–12, 2013 411 ± 4.8% 6% 6% 10% 15% 6% 10% 5% 4% 10% 3% 27%Clemons with 2%, Wyatt with 0% Suffolk University/Boston Herald July 10–15, 2013 600 ± 4% 4% 1% 9% 12% 8% 5% 5% 2% 11% 3% 40%Clemons with 1%, Wyatt with 1% Results 2013 Boston mayoral electionhttps://www.cityofboston.gov/images_documents/2013%20-%2009-24-13%20-%20Mayor%20Ward%20%26%20Precinct%20Results_tcm3-40789.pdf Preliminary Municipal Election cityofboston.gov 24 September 2013 6 March 2021https://www.cityofboston.gov/images_documents/2013%20-%2011-05-13%20-%20Mayor%20Ward%20&%20Precinct%20Results%20(1)_tcm3-41970.pdf Municipal Election cityofboston.gov 5 November 2013 6 March 2021 Nonpartisan politician Marty Walsh 20,854 18.47 Nonpartisan politician John R. Connolly 19,435 17.21 Nonpartisan politician Charlotte Golar Richie 15,546 13.77 Nonpartisan politician Daniel F. Conley 12,775 11.32 Nonpartisan politician Felix Arroyo 9,895 8.76 Nonpartisan politician John Barros 9,148 8.10 Nonpartisan politician Robert Consalvo 8,603 7.62 Nonpartisan politician Michael Ross 8,164 7.23 Nonpartisan politician Bill Walczak 3,825 3.39 Nonpartisan politician Charles Yancey 2,389 2.12 Nonpartisan politician Charles Clemons 1,800 1.59 Nonpartisan politician David Wyatt 334 0.30 130 0.12 112,898 100 General election Campaign Both Connolly and Walsh were regarded as liberal Democrats, with Connolly being perceived as being focused on education and Walsh having the reputation of being the candidate of organised labor. Connolly was considered the frontrunner as the campaign began, as he was more well-known and was considered to have a superior field organisation to Walsh.https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/06/john-connolly-falls-short-mayoral-dream/Wj4kodM86pvFKI1GVaGmSJ/story.html John Connolly was outspent and out-organised The Boston Globe Lowery Wesley November 6, 2013 October 19, 2021 However, Walsh's campaign was boosted by large spending by labor unions, who were dissatisfied with Connolly due to his staunch support for charter schools. Connolly raised objections to the support that Walsh had received, arguing that it would make him beholden to the unions if he were to win, but he made sure to temper his criticism to avoid alienating labor unions from his campaign completely.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/04/us/politics/outside-money-at-issue-in-boston-mayors-race-as-labor-unions-weigh-in.html Outside Money at Issue in Boston Mayor's Race as Labor Unions Weigh In The New York Times Seelye Katharine November 3, 2013 October 19, 2021 Walsh responded to this criticism by arguing that his ties to labor would make him more effective at negotiating contracts and preventing strikes. Walsh's campaign was also boosted by endorsements from his preliminary rivals Golar Richie, Barros and Arroyo.https://www.dotnews.com/2013/walsh-wins It's Mayor-elect Marty Walsh; Dorchester rep wins by three points Dorchester News Dumcius Gintautas November 5, 2013 November 11, 2021 The relative lack of policy differences between the candidates led to the election largely coming down to a contest between biographies and personalities. Walsh supporters derided Connolly as a "corporate lawyer" while Connolly supporters characterised Walsh as a puppet of organized labor. Connolly's base of support largely came from his home neighborhood of West Roxbury and the relatively affluent communities in Boston's west, while Walsh had support from both the more working-class, culturally conservative areas in South Boston and from left-wing activists who had been invigorated by Elizabeth Warren's successful campaign for U.S. Senate the previous year.https://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/009-no-letting-up/ No letting up Commonwealth Magazine McMorrow Paul September 12, 2013 November 12, 2021 Debates 2013 Boston mayoral general election debates No. Number Date & time Host Moderator Link ParticipantsKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant   black #FFFFDD  A  Absent   black #ff9090  N  Non-invitee   John R. Connolly Marty Walsh 1https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/10/15/boston-mayoral-hopefuls-john-connolly-and-martin-walsh-engage-first-debate/dDY7j9mJzwSBCgiGZoTqvJ/story.html Connolly, Walsh show much in common in first debate The Boston Globe Jacques Nicholas Ryan Andrew October 15, 2013 November 18, 2021 October 15, 2013 The Boston GlobeWBZ-TV Jon KellerAkilah Johnson P P 2https://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2013/10/23/boston-mayor-debate Boston Mayoral Candidates Connolly, Walsh Try To Differentiate In Next Debate WBUR October 23, 2021 November 22, 2021 October 23, 2013 WGBH-TV Margery EaganJim Braudehttps://www.bostonherald.com/2013/10/23/john-connolly-and-martin-walsh-spar-over-unions-schools/ John Connolly and Martin Walsh spar over unions, schools Boston Herald Wedge Dave October 23, 2021 November 22, 2021 P P Endorsements Endorsements in bold endorsed after the primary. John R. Connolly State officials Carlo Basile, state representative Nick Collins, state representative Edward F. Coppinger, state representative Sal DiDomenico, state representativehttps://www.masslive.com/news/boston/2013/10/john_connolly_picks_up_endorse.html John Connolly picks up 3 endorsements from Boston elected officials MassLive Quinn Garrett March 24, 2019 October 26, 2021 Jay Livingstone, state representative Aaron Michlewitz, state representativehttps://northendwaterfront.com/2013/10/north-end-rep-aaron-michlewitz-golar-richie-supporter-joins-with-former-south-end-rival-susan-passoni-to-endorse-john-connolly-for-mayor/ North End Rep. Aaron Michlewitz And City Councilor Sal LaMattina Endorse John Connolly For Mayor North End Waterfront Conti Matt October 9, 2013 October 27, 2021 Local officials Mark Ciommo, Boston city councillorhttps://www.bostonherald.com/2013/10/01/mayoral-candidates-contend-for-key-endorsements/ Mayoral candidates contend for key endorsements Boston Herald Wedge David Weir Richard October 1, 2021 November 10, 2021 Salvatore LaMattina, Boston city councillor Matt O'Malley, Boston city councillor Individuals Ernie Boch Jr., business executive (Republican)https://carmensunion589.org/2013/10/for-republicans-connolly-is-the-democrat-of-choice/ For Republicans, Connolly is the Democrat of choice Boston Carmen's Union Local 589 Ebbert Stephanie October 25, 2013 October 14, 2021 Jim Rappaport, former chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party (Republican) Organizations Democrats for Education Reform Newspapers and publications BostInnohttps://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/news/2013/11/01/bostinno-is-proud-to-endorse-john-connolly-for.html BostInno is Proud to Endorse John Connolly for Mayor BostInno Garbarino Chase November 1, 2013 October 14, 2021 The Boston Globe Boston Herald The Daily Free Presshttps://dailyfreepress.com/2013/11/04/edit-the-freep-endorses-john-connolly/ EDIT: The FreeP endorses John Connolly The Daily Free Press Daily Free Press Admin November 4, 2013 November 16, 2021 Marty Walsh Federal officials Mike Capuano, U.S. representative from MA-07https://www.wbur.org/news/2013/10/21/endorsements-boston-mayoral-race Endorsements Take Center Stage In Boston Mayor's Race WBUR Khalid Asma October 21, 2013 October 14, 2021 State officials Linda Dorcena Forry, former state representative Mel King, former state representative; candidate for mayor in 1983 Liz Malia, state representative Therese Murray, state senator and president of the Massachusetts Senatehttps://www.bostonherald.com/2013/11/06/battle-for-endorsements-was-fierce/ Battle for endorsements was fierce Boston Herald Encarnacao Jack November 6, 2013 November 10, 2021 Eugene O'Flaherty, state representative Anthony Petruccelli, state senator Charlotte Golar Richie, former state representative; former candidate for mayor Marie St. Fleur, former state representativehttps://www.dotnews.com/2021/2013-election-marking-marty-walsh-s-taking-mayor-s-chair The 2013 Election: Marking Marty Walsh's taking of the Mayor's Chair Dorchester Reporter Dumcius Gintautas March 25, 2021 October 14, 2021 Local officials Felix D. Arroyo, former Boston city councillor Felix G. Arroyo, Boston city councillor; former candidate for mayorhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/10/08/former-rivals-barros-arroyo-expected-endorse-walsh-mayoral-race/CcttmtBU6K5rzco5K77aoL/story.html Walsh wins coveted backing of Arroyo, Barros The Boston Globe Lowery Wesley October 8, 2013 October 14, 2021 John Barros, former Boston School Committee member; former candidate for mayor Tito Jackson, Boston city councillorhttps://www.baystatebanner.com/2013/10/30/blacks-latinos-split-support-between-john-connolly-marty-walsh-in-boston-mayors-race/ Blacks, Latinos split support between John Connolly, Marty Walsh in Boston mayor's race Bay State Banner Miller Yawu October 30, 2013 October 19, 2021 Labor unions International Association of Fire Fighters Local 718https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/08/11/state-representative-martin-walsh-draws-money-and-muscle-from-unions/P3bxpJEQDrlthUtgIfwmiP/story.html State Representative Martin Walsh draws money and muscle from unions Ryan Andrew The Boston Globe August 11, 2013 October 19, 2021 International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Service Employees International Union Local 888https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/10/11/walsh-endorsed-municipal-employees-union/q6KBSlPhkNbhpHCD10vjmI/story.html Martin Walsh endorsed by municipal employees union The Boston Globe Globe Staff October 11, 2013 October 19, 2021 United Association United Steelworkers Polling Graphical summary Opinion polling for the general 2013 Boston mayoral election.chart Opinion polling for the general 2013 Boston mayoral election.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MartyWalsh JohnConnolly Undecided Suffolk University/Boston Herald October 29–31, 2013 555 ± 4.2% 46% 43% 11% UMass Poll, UMass Amherst October 22–26, 2013 405 ± 5.9% 47% 40% 13% University of New Hampshire October 17–22, 2013 465 ± 4.5% 38% 47% 15% Mass Inc October 19–20, 2013 503 ± 4.4% 39% 41% 20% Sage Systems October 16–17, 2013 375 ± 3.9% 36% 40% 24% UMass Lowell October 2–7, 2013 375 ± 6% 37% 45% 18% S.U./Herald October 2–6, 2013 600 ± 4% 34% 41% 23% Anderson Robbins ^ September 28–30, 2013 800 ± ? 32% 44% 24% S.U./Herald September 12–17, 2013 600 ± 4% 29% 44% 28% ^ Internal poll for John Connolly campaign background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Conley Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DanielConley JohnConnolly Undecided S.U./Herald September 12–17, 2013 600 ± 4% 29% 36% 35% With Consalvo Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnConnolly RobertConsalvo Undecided S.U./Herald September 12–17, 2013 600 ± 4% 47% 25% 28% With Golar Richie Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnConnolly Charlotte GolarRichie Undecided Suffolk University/Boston Herald September 12–17, 2013 600 ± 4% 43% 32% 25% Results thumb|x200px|John Connolly delivering his concession speech after the November election Walsh defeated Connolly by a narrow margin of 3.5%, with Connolly conceding and stating he believed Walsh would be a successful mayor.https://dailyfreepress.com/2013/11/06/martin-walsh-narrowly-defeats-john-connolly-in-boston-mayoral-race-4/ Martin Walsh narrowly defeats John Connolly in Boston mayoral race The Daily Free Press November 6, 2013 August 31, 2022 There were a total of 560 write-in votes, the largest recipient of these being baseball player David Ortiz.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/david-ortiz-boston-mayor-race-red-sox-099572 'Big Papi' third in Boston mayor race Politico Kopan Tal November 8, 2013 August 31, 2022 2013 Boston mayoral general election Nonpartisan politician Marty Walsh 72,583 51.54 Nonpartisan politician John R. Connolly 67,694 48.07 560 0.40 140,837 100% See also List of mayors of Boston, Massachusetts Notes References External links Felix G. Arroyo - Forward with Felix John Barros - Vote John Barros for Mayor Charles Clemons for Mayor of Boston John Connolly for Mayor of Boston Dan Conley for Mayor Rob Consalvo for Mayor Charlotte Golar Richie for Mayor of Boston Mike Ross Campaign Website Bill Walczak for Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston Mayoral election Boston mayoral Boston Category:Mayoral elections in Boston Boston mayor 2013 Boston mayoral election Category:Marty Walsh