Boston Mayoral Election Results 2017: Walsh Wins

BOSTON, MA — Marty Walsh has won his second term as Boston's mayor. Walsh defeated City Councillor Tito Jackson in a race that was lamented for lacking energy and had an expectedly low voter turnout. Patch will update this story throughout the night.

Walsh has presided over an economic boost in Boston, a time in which the city lured General Electric's headquarters from Connecticut. Jackson, who was vying to become the city's first black mayor, was running on the platform that not everyone was sharing in the wealth.

Polling numbers painted a bleak picture for Jackson heading into the election. With nearly 60 percent precincts reporting late Tuesday night, Walsh had nearly 70 percent of the vote.

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Jackson will leave his role as the District 7 councillor. He'll be succeeded by Kim Janey, who defeated Rufus Faulk.

It was a good night for many incumbents on the city council. Michelle Wu, Michael Flaherty, Ayanna Pressley, and Annissa Essaibi George won in At-large City Council race. District 8, incumbent Josh Zakim beat Kristen Mobilia. In District 9, incumbent Mark Ciommo topped Brandon Bowser.

The following ran unopposed:

District 3: Frank Baker

District 4: Andrea Joy Campbell

District 5: Timothy McCarthy

District 6: Matt O'Malley

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