The race for mayor

Martin Walsh, John Connolly surge into mayoral final

State Representative Martin Walsh and Councilor John Connolly emerged atop a crowded field vying to become Boston’s next mayor.

State Representative Martin J. Walsh (left) will face off against City Councilor John R. Connolly in November.

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State Representative Martin J. Walsh (left) will face off against City Councilor John R. Connolly in November.

John Connolly appeared at his election night rally with his wife, Meg, and newborn daughter Mary Kate.

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John Connolly appeared at his election night rally with his wife, Meg, and newborn daughter Mary Kate.

Martin Walsh gave a victory speech at Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester.

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Martin Walsh gave a victory speech at Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester.

Martin Walsh supporters cheered when word of the returns came in at the Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester.

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Martin Walsh supporters cheered when word of the returns came in at the Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester.

A man wearing a Martin Walsh t-shirt celebrated with other supporters.

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A man wearing a Martin Walsh t-shirt celebrated with other supporters.

John Connolly supporters Deanna Palmini, Ken Tutunji, and Paul Duffy watched returns.

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John Connolly supporters Deanna Palmini, Ken Tutunji, and Paul Duffy watched returns.

Daniel Conley conceded the race.

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Daniel Conley conceded the race.

Voters and campaign signs outside the Cristo Ray school in Dorchester's Savin Hill neighborhood on Tuesday.

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Voters and campaign signs outside the Cristo Ray school in Dorchester's Savin Hill neighborhood on Tuesday.

John Barros took time out to talk to his campaign workers at his Mattapan campaign office.

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John Barros took time out to talk to his campaign workers at his Mattapan campaign office.

Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley greeted a voter outside Holy Name School in West Roxbury.

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Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley greeted a voter outside Holy Name School in West Roxbury.

Bill Walczak cast his ballot at the Cristo Rey School in Dorchester.

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Bill Walczak cast his ballot at the Cristo Rey School in Dorchester.

Mayoral candidate Michael Ross greeted a voter outside  the Curley School in Jamaica Plain.

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Mayoral candidate Michael Ross greeted a voter outside the Curley School in Jamaica Plain.

Stephnie Elson of Jamaica Plain filled out a ballot while holding her 2-year-old daughter, Clara.

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Stephnie Elson of Jamaica Plain filled out a ballot while holding her 2-year-old daughter, Clara.

Mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie (left) got a kiss outside a Boston firehouse..

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Mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie (left) got a kiss outside a Boston firehouse..

Mayor Thomas Menino cast his vote at the Roosevelt School in Hyde Park.

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Mayor Thomas Menino cast his vote at the Roosevelt School in Hyde Park.

Connolly cast his ballot at St. George Orthodox Church in West Roxbury.

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Connolly cast his ballot at St. George Orthodox Church in West Roxbury.

Mayoral candidate Rob Consalvo was handed an

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Mayoral candidate Rob Consalvo was handed an "I Voted" sticker after voting in Hyde Park with his family.

Martin J. Walsh stood outside the Cristo Ray School in Dorchester after casting his vote Tuesday morning.

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Martin J. Walsh stood outside the Cristo Ray School after casting his vote Tuesday morning.

Felix Arroyo campaigned at the Forest Hills T station.

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Felix Arroyo campaigned at the Forest Hills T station.

From Labor to Politics

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/09/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walsh150-12499.jpg Path carries Martin Walsh closer to his dream

Walsh’s triumph in the mayoral preliminary election is another chapter in the story of a man who rose to prominence from the streets of Dorchester.

John Connolly was congratulated by a supporter Tuesday night at his victory party.

Political upbringing

First to get into race, John Connolly stresses education

The three-term city councilor now finds himself one step closer to becoming mayor of the city where he has lived almost all his life.

Analysis

Next, Walsh and Connolly must broaden their bases

Martin Walsh and John Connolly turn now to a mayoral general election that will force them to wrestle over Boston’s geographic middle.

Adrian Walker

A fond farewell to Boston’s mayoral field

All 12 brave and ambitious people contributed their hearts, souls, and ideas about the future of Boston in their bids to succeed Tom Menino.

Anthony Martignetti and son Anthony, where the original ad was filmed.

New ad not big hit with the original Anthony

Anthony Martignetti wasn’t in a remake of the iconic “Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day” TV ad, which was made for Prince’s 100th anniversary.

Review websites try to thwart false customer ratings

Researchers estimate that up to one-third of online reviews are phony — many on small sites without robust fraud detection.

President Obama outlined a revamped Mideast policy in a UN address Tuesday.

Obama asserts role of the US in Mideast

President Obama laid down a retooled blueprint for America’s role in the strife-torn Middle East in a UN address Tuesday.

Opinion

NICHOLAS BURNS

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/09/25/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Burns-2512.jpg An opportunity for breakthrough diplomacy

The turn to negotiation by Iranian President Hassan Rowhani and President Obama is the most important chance to end the US-Iran cold war.

Metro

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