Jim Davis, the chairman of New Balance, has made a $1 million donation to a super PAC supporting Josh Kraft’s bid to unseat Mayor Michelle Wu in Boston. This donation is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming election cycle, as super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money. Other notable donors to the pro-Kraft super PAC include Robert Hale, John J. Calnan, and Marc Casper.
Davis, who has a history of supporting both Democrats and Republicans, has previously backed moderate to conservative candidates in municipal election cycles. The Kraft super PAC, run by Rebecca St. Amand, has already spent $100,000 on digital advertising and is expected to receive support from various business sectors.
On the other hand, Mayor Michelle Wu has nearly $2 million in cash on hand and is expected to see support from super PACs as well. In the past, she urged super PACs to stay positive and focus on the truth of Boston throughout the race. The upcoming mayoral election is anticipated to attract a significant amount of resources and support from various groups as the candidates vie for the city’s top position.
It will be interesting to see how the involvement of super PACs and significant donors like Jim Davis will shape the outcome of the Boston mayoral race and influence the candidates’ campaign strategies.
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