Boston voters marked a key moment in the city’s long political history, electing for the first time a woman to the post of mayor who is also the first Asian-American to be elected to the post. Michelle Wu served on the city council.
Ms. Michelle Wu’s victory marks a turning point for the city. Prior to her election Boston had elected only white men as mayors.
Mrs. Wu ran opposite Annissa Essaibi George. Her victory is the latest proof of how much Boston has changed, whose mayors so far had Irish surnames.
Ms. Wu will not have much time to enjoy the victory, she is expected to take the oath on November 16th.
“We are ready for this moment, we are ready for a new Boston for everyone. “A Boston that does not take people out, but welcomes all those who call our city home,” said Ms. Wu.
Shortly before Ms. Wu delivered the victory speech, Ms. Essaibi George conceded defeat.
“I want to congratulate Michelle Wu. “She is the first woman, the first person of color and the first Asian-American to be elected mayor of Boston, and this is no small thing,” she said.
Ms. Wu had received support from many prominent politicians including incumbent Mayor Kim Janey, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, and lawmaker Ayanna Pressley, a former Boston City councilor and member of the Democratic Legislature. in Congress the so-called “Team”.
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