The son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is planning to run for mayor of Boston. Josh Kraft, who is in charge of the New England Patriots Foundation, will challenge incumbent Michelle Wu, according to multiple reports,

As the Globe reported on Tuesday, Josh Kraft — longtime do-gooder and youngest son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft — plans to launch a bid to unseat Mayor Michelle Wu sometime in February. Wu will be seeking a second term.

At first glance, Wu has almost a perfect foil in Kraft, 57, a rich trust fund kid, a white carpetbagger from tony Chestnut Hill whose father, Robert, is a pal of President Trump.

Unlike most first-time candidates, Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, already has some name recognition.

Kraft would face incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu, who is expected to soon officially begin her re-election campaign. She gave birth to her third child last week. For months, political insiders have been openly wondering whether her challengers will include Kraft or Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn.

The philanthropist and son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft plans to enter Boston’s mayoral race in the coming weeks, according to multiple reports.

Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation and son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, sources close to him confirmed. A spokesperson for Josh Kraft declined to comment, but sources told NewsCenter 5 that an official announcement could be expected in early February.

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