Walsh’s battles with adversity struck chord

The mayor-elect bonded with a diverse array of voters in a city that prizes resiliency.

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Martin Walsh hugged longtime girlfriend Lorrie Higgins as her daughter, Lauren Campbell, looked on Tuesday in Boston.

Martin Walsh celebrated with his longtime girlfriend, Lorrie Higgins (second from left), her daughter, Lauren, and his mother, Mary Walsh (left).

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Martin Walsh celebrated with Higgins, Campbell, and his mother, Mary Walsh (left).

Martin Walsh supporters reacted as John Connolly conceded the race.

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Martin Walsh supporters reacted as John Connolly conceded the race.

Walsh hugged a supporter at his election night party at  Boston Park Plaza Hotel.

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Walsh hugged a supporter at his election night party at Boston Park Plaza Hotel.

The Dropkick Murphys performed at Martin Walsh's Election night party at the Park Plaza Hotel.

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The Dropkick Murphys performed at Martin Walsh's Election night party at the Park Plaza Hotel.

Connolly embraced his wife, Meg, following his concession speech.

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John Connolly embraced his wife, Meg, following his concession speech.

Connolly supporters watched the returns come in during the race.

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Connolly supporters watched the returns come in during the race.

Mayor Menino was greeted by applause after casting his ballot in Hyde Park.

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Mayor Menino was greeted by applause after casting his ballot in Hyde Park.

Mayor-elect Martin Walsh met with Mayor Thomas Menino in the mayor’s City Hall office.

Menino meets with Walsh at City Hall

City department heads greeted the incoming mayor with applause.

Kevin Cullen

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/11/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/cullen-15883.jpg We are our parents’ children

When Marty Walsh meets Cape Verdean kids, he sees kids no different than him and his brother.

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See how Boston residents voted by ward and precinct.

ANALYSIS

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/11/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walsh150-15945.jpg Walsh’s union ties only part of picture

Walsh swept to victory on his ability to expand past his obvious constituencies.

Adrian Walker

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/11/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walker-15953.jpg A mayoral election is also an opportunity

Taking back City Hall may be a cliche, but the chance for the residents to speak with a louder voice is real.

Shirley Leung

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For those of you who do business in the city, you’ve got a lot of homework — namely memorizing a new political playbook.

Louis Ciarlone, president and business manager of IBEW Local 123, embraced state Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein of Revere after the casino vote was announced.

East Boston rejects casino at Suffolk Downs

It was a difficult day across the state for supporters of Massachusetts’ emerging casino industry.

Women top ticket in race for at-large council

Bostonians elected an African-American woman and an Asian-American woman to two of four at-large City Council seats in a dramatic leadership change.

Prosecutors say Dorchester’s Yongda Huang Harris was essentially traveling with items in a rape and murder kit.

Probation case a challenge for prosecutors, judges

Prosecutors say Yongda Huang Harris was essentially traveling with items in a rape and murder kit, but he was only charged with filing a false custom report.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/11/06/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/lehigh-3158.jpg The Walsh Era begins

Martin Walsh’s personal qualities were a key to his victory, and they may be put to the test after he moves into the mayor’s office.