Josh Kraft, son of New England Patriots owner Robert K. Kraft, announced his candidacy for mayor of Boston, challenging incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu. Kraft, running as a Democrat, highlighted the city's housing crisis as his top priority and criticized Wu's handling of the issue. While Kraft faces an uphill battle, recent elections in other left-leaning cities have seen groundbreaking mayors lose to political newcomers. Kraft will need to convince voters that his experience running nonprofits and charities has prepared him to lead the city. The outcome of the race may also be influenced by President Trump's potential targeting of Boston for aggressive immigration enforcement.