Mayor Michelle Wu (Boston)

“Michelle Wu became the first woman and person of color to be elected mayor of Boston, winning a pathbreaking victory that promises a new era of liberal politics in the city.” - The Washington Post, 11.03.21

When Michelle Wu won the election to become the next mayor of Boston, it was a landmark moment not only for the city, but for the nation as a whole. Wu became the first woman and first person of color to be elected mayor in Boston’s centuries-long history, as well as one of the first Asian-Americans ever elected to lead a major US city.

Wu ran for office on a sweeping and forward-thinking platform, and A|L Media’s effective media campaign focused on highlighting her positive vision for the future. On election day, she won by a landslide with nearly 64% of the vote.

Press

• The New York Times, October 16, 2022: Mayor Michelle Wu Wants to Change Boston. But Can Boston Change?

• The New York Times, November 2, 2021: Michelle Wu is Elected Mayor of Boston

• The Washington Post, November 3, 2021: Michelle Wu makes history as first person of color and woman to be elected Boston mayor

• CNN, November 3, 2021: Michelle Wu will make history after Annissa Essaibi George concedes in Boston mayoral race, CNN projects

• The New York Times, November 3, 2021: For Progressives, Michelle Wu Points to a Way Forward

• NBC News, November 5, 2021: Asian Americans were elected to lead 3 cities as mayor. Here’s what made that possible

Credits
Firm: AL Media
Director of Photography: Pete Biagi
Role: Producer // Creative Producer
Editors: Max Moog // Reuben Browning (Mayor-Elect Sizzler)
GFX: Christina Chin // Jon Reed
Type: Union
Year: 2021