2005 Boston mayoral election

The 2005 Boston mayoral election occurred on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, between incumbent mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor Maura Hennigan. Menino was re-elected to a fourth term.

As Menino and Hennigan were the only two candidates, no preliminary election was held. 36% of registered voters turned out to vote in the election.

Candidates

 * Maura Hennigan, Boston City Councilor since 1982
 * Thomas Menino, Mayor of Boston since 1993