Patriots owner Robert Kraft's son 'plans to run for mayor of Boston'
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The Kraft Group’s empire could soon extend from the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts to Boston’s City Hall. Josh Kraft, the 57-year-old son of Patriots owner Robert, intends to run for mayor against Boston incumbent Michelle Wu, according to several reports. DailyMail.com has reached out to Patriots spokespeople for confirmation.
![[Josh, Robert and Jonathan Kraft with Tom Brady, rear, at the Boston Police Foundation Gala- Westin Waterfront. Robert Kraft was the event's honored guest on March 7, 2015]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/15/94392241-14313387-image-a-18_1737560183732.jpg)
Josh currently works as the President of the New England Patriots Foundation, which is responsible for a number of philanthropic endeavors involving everything from health and education to social justice and family initiatives. Like his father, an outspoken liberal who maintains a friendship with conservative President Donald Trump, Josh is a registered Democrat. Not only has he voted in recent Democrat primaries, according to The Boston Globe, but he also attended a fund raiser in for Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz.
![[Josh Kraft's candidacy comes at a time when the Kraft Group is pushing to build a soccer stadium in the Boston suburb of Everett to house the New England Revolution]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/15/87085865-14313387-The_Kraft_Group_released_early_renderings_in_April_although_thes-a-16_1737560169351.jpg)
The Kraft Group consists of Robert as well as Josh’s brothers, Jonathan and Daniel. The company has interests in paper and packaging manufacturing, construction, real estate, private equity and, of course, sports. The Krafts not only own the Patriots, but the MLS’ New England Revolution as well.
Josh has worked extensively in Boston, spending 30 years with the local chapters of the Boys & Girls Clubs, including 12 years as the organization’s president. He’s credited with nearly doubling the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s annual budget to $26 million over that time, according to The Kraft Group's website.
