Josh Kraft files paperwork to run for mayor of Boston

BOSTON — Josh Kraft, a local philanthropist and the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has formally submitted his paperwork to run for mayor of Boston.

Kraft signed off on the paperwork Friday and the document was available to view on the Office of Campaign and Political Finance website Monday morning.

Kraft will oppose Mayor Michelle Wu in the November 2025 election.

Resprenstives for Kraft called the filing just the beginning of the mayoral campaign.

“Today’s filing was a necessary first step towards an official announcement, which will come soon, where Josh will lay out his vision and ideas for turning Boston around,” a spokesperson said.

Kraft is the president of the New England Patriots Foundation and is responsible for the Kraft family’s many philanthropic initiatives, including the Patriots Foundation, the Revolution Charitable Foundation, the Kraft Center for Community Health, and the family’s participation in the REFORM Alliance, according to The Kraft Group.

Before making a full-time commitment as president of the Kraft Family Philanthropies, Kraft spent 30 years with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, including 12 as the Nicholas President and CEO.

Kraft also serves on the boards of Brandeis University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Herren Project, and is a co-chair of the Hate Crimes Task Force for Massachusetts.

Kraft listed a condo in the North End as his home.

He is listed as a Democrat in the paperwork.

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