And, your candidates are…
After an entire generation with Thomas M. Menino, Bostonians are electing a new mayor. Twelve hopefuls vied to win the seat in City Hall. Voters casted their ballots at Tuesday’s preliminary election, and two candidates will battle their way to the Nov. 5 final election.
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Martin Walsh with 18.5 percent
-“Marty” Walsh has been known as a union laborer through his campaign
-A Dorchester native
-Elected to the House of Representatives in 1997
-Represents the 13th Suffolk District
-An advocate for strong public schools
-Has been known as the State House leader on substance abuse and recovery issues
-Plans to fight crime with community efforts.
-Improve services for veterans and Military families
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John Connolly with 17.2 percent
– Connolly is a Boston City Councilor
– A Roslindale native, who now lives in West Roxbury
-A former teacher
-Wants to make education a priority
-Aims for a sustainable, green Boston
-Hopes to end violence and break cycles of poverty
-Wants to make more affordable neighborhoods
-Transportation plan including late-night MBTA service
