By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/boston-elects-first-woman-and-asian-american-as-mayor Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Boston elects Michelle Wu, first woman and Asian American, as mayor Politics Updated on Nov 3, 2021 4:49 PM EDT — Published on Nov 2, 2021 11:21 PM EDT BOSTON — Boston voters for the first time elected a woman and an Asian American as mayor, tapping City Councilor Michelle Wu to serve in the city’s top political office. Throughout its long history, Boston had previously only elected white men as mayor. READ MORE: Mayoral races could be huge milestones for Asian Americans Wu defeated fellow Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George on Tuesday. The two Democrats faced off against each other after defeating several other mayoral hopefuls in a September preliminary election. The election of Wu, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan, marks another break from tradition in Boston. Wu grew up in Chicago, only moving to Boston to attend Harvard University and Harvard Law School. Boston typically elects mayors with lifelong Boston roots. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
BOSTON — Boston voters for the first time elected a woman and an Asian American as mayor, tapping City Councilor Michelle Wu to serve in the city’s top political office. Throughout its long history, Boston had previously only elected white men as mayor. READ MORE: Mayoral races could be huge milestones for Asian Americans Wu defeated fellow Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George on Tuesday. The two Democrats faced off against each other after defeating several other mayoral hopefuls in a September preliminary election. The election of Wu, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan, marks another break from tradition in Boston. Wu grew up in Chicago, only moving to Boston to attend Harvard University and Harvard Law School. Boston typically elects mayors with lifelong Boston roots. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now