Walsh claims victory in first open mayoral race in generation (Boston)
Source: Boston Globe
Martin J. Walsh, a legislator and long-time labor leader, ground out a narrow victory over City Councilor John R. Connolly today to become Boston’s 48th mayor, propelled by a diverse coalition that transcended geography, race, and ideology.
Walsh rode a wave of support that spanned Boston, from his Savin Hill neighbors to African-Americans in Roxbury, liberal activists in Jamaica Plain to Latinos in Hyde Park. His campaign — fueled by unprecedented spending by organized labor from across the country — swelled beyond his base in Dorchester, where Walsh, the son of Irish immigrants, grew up in a tripledecker.
Walsh beat Connolly, 52 percent to 48 percent, in final results posted on the Web by the city.
“For this kid from Taft Street in Dorchester you’ve made Boston a place where dreams come true. Together we’re going to make Boston a place where dreams come true for every child and every person in every corner of this city,” Walsh told cheering supporters at his election night party at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.
Read more: http://www.bostonglobe.com/2013/11/05/mayorweb/MIfpYEi9UY7fzwWvOUMD1O/story.html
Alternate link with same story, on the non premium site, State representative Martin J. Walsh, champion of unions, wins Boston mayoral race
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It was a grand night all the way, freshwest! 
