“I think, at the end of the day, especially for municipal elections, we see relatively low voter turnout. So the goal is to expand who sees themselves reflected in government, who's empowered to take the lead in politics.”

American lawyer and politician, mayor of Boston since 2021

Michelle Wu is an American lawyer and politician who has served as mayor of Boston since 2021. A Democrat, she is among the youngest mayors in the city’s history, and the first woman and first Asian American elected to the office. Before becoming mayor, Wu built her career in public service and city politics. She is known for her leadership in Boston and for representing a new milestone in the city’s political history.