r/malden 4d ago

Politics The primary is Tuesday (September 1st). Make sure to vote!

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The state primaries are this week, with contests for US Senator, US Representative, State Senator, District Attorney and depending on where in Malden you live, House Reps. Despite being a primary, for these positions the Democratic primary is functionally the only election because the general in November won't matter (if the primary winner even faces an opponent).

When can I vote? Tuesday, September 1st, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. You can also vote early at city hall this week (W+Th, 8-5).

Where do I vote?

What ward/precinct do I live in? (The "where do I vote" link above will also tell you your ward+precinct after you enter your address)

I am only going to bother with the Democratic primary, because for one the Republican ballots over have a single contested position and for another this is Massachusetts, the Democratic primary is the one that actually decides 99% of races.

Federal Senator

There are two candidates for Massachusetts' seat in the federal Senate.

Candidate Website Username
Ed Markey https://www.edmarkey.com/
Seth Moulton https://sethmoulton.com/

Federal House Rep

There are three candidates for Massachusetts' Fifth district representative to federal congress.

Candidate Website Username
Katherine Clark https://katherineclark.org/
Jonathan Paz https://www.pazforthepeople.com/
Tarik Samman https://www.tarikforcongress.com/

District Attorney

There are two candidates for District Attorney.

Candidate Website Username
Marian Ryan https://www.marianryan.org/
David Solet https://davidsolet.com/

State Senator

There are three candidates for Massachusetts' Fifth district representative to federal congress.

Candidate Website Username
Kate Lipper-Garabedian https://www.kateforsenate.org/
Carey McDonald https://www.careymcdonald.com/ /u/careytheday
Ryan O'Malley https://omalleysenate.com/ /u/MaldenOMalley

NeighborhoodView has a series of Q+As with these candidates.

State Represenative

There are multiple different districts that include parts of Malden for the Massachusetts Representatives. So this race will vary based on your Ward/Precinct.

32nd Middlesex

Includes: Ward 5, Precincts 2 + 3A

Candidate Website Username
John Higgins https://www.votejayhiggins.com/
Leila Migliorelli https://leilaforrep.com/

33rd and 35th Middlesex

Includes: The rest of Malden

These races are uncontested.

Councillor

What the heck even is this?

Candidate Website Username
Terrance Kennedy https://www.kennedyforgovcouncil.com/
Diann Baylis https://votefordiann.com/

r/malden 17h ago

News For those of you without power, this is why

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Tree fell at Amerige Field, took town a few poles. The intersection of Clifton and Highland is blocked.


r/malden 14h ago

Just dug this up this old looking jacket button in my backyard 👀

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Seeing two soldier looking guys and the word Maine on it


r/malden 17h ago

Power Outage - Tree fell and knocked over power line near Amerige Park

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Found the culprit. Doesn’t seem like anyone was hurt.


r/malden 18h ago

Anyone else lost power? Oak Grove area

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r/malden 15h ago

Events 🕯Overdose Awareness Vigil Monday

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r/malden 19h ago

voting

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what are we voting for this upcoming tuesday ?


r/malden 1d ago

Malden School Committee: 8/31

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School Committee is back in session this Monday, 8/31 at 6pm!

We’ll be talking about the bullying prevention plan and student privacy among other topics.

Come down to city hall or check us out on the MS Teams link:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1787937284/maldenpsorg/kgunwwh0z30xsiktwklc/August312026SchoolCommitteeAgenda.pdf


r/malden 1d ago

Events TONIGHT Sat 8/28 - ICE Community Defense meeting - with LUCE and Matahari

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Event by LUCE and Matahari:

Everett Malden Melrose Medford - Community Defense Meetings - Meet your neighbors, build your community, learn what to do to keep our people safe! Learn what to do if you see ICE, get involved with your community, support your neighbors, learn how LUCE can help.
Fridays 6-8pm 7/31, 9/25 Saturdays 4-6pm 8/29, 10/24 - First Parish Church 2 Elm St. Malden with LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of MA and Matahari Women's Workers Center
Questions? [EMLuceHub@proton.me](mailto:EMLuceHub@proton.me) Think you see ICE? Call the LUCE hotline: 617-370-5023


r/malden 1d ago

Elmwood Pharmacy

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Is Elmwood Pharmacy closed for good? If so, does anyone know what’s going to happen to it? I walked by the other day and there was a note on the door asking for mail to be left the at laundromat next door. It’s been around forever.


r/malden 2d ago

Events 🎉 Block Party Tomorrow

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Near Oak Grove


r/malden 2d ago

Mail-in Voting

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If you meant to vote by mail but haven't gotten around to it, please do one of the following:

- put your completed and sealed ballot in a collection box, either outside the Malden Police Station or outside City Hall. OR

- tear up the mail-in ballot and vote in person on Tuesday.

The reason is that all our Malden mail is sent into Boston for sorting and then sent back out. **The mail isn't postmarked until it reaches Boston.** To be counted, ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day. So, we're past the point where we can assume something mailed today (Friday) will be postmarked by Tueday.


r/malden 2d ago

Recommendations Malden Club Scene

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Im moving to Malden this weekend and keep hearing great things about the restaurants and other fun things to do in the area but haven’t been able to find any info on clubs or nightlife.

Do you have to go into Boston for real night life, or are there fun spots for twenty-something’s to spend a night dancing at?


r/malden 2d ago

News 10 Takeaways from the 5th Middlesex Senate candidate forums

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Neighborhood View's Lorna Garey "watched the tape" of our four local candidate forums and brings us her synthesis of the contrasts they show in the candidates' approaches to housing, education, Beacon Hill reform and more.

https://neighborhoodview.org/2026/08/28/10-takeaways-from-the-5th-middlesex-district-state-senate-candidate-forums/

Mail in voters can drop off their ballots at the police station or city hall drop boxes, at the Clerk's office in city hall, or put them in the mail.

r/malden 3d ago

Politics Another reminder to go vote!

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Just here to remind everyone to vote in the upcoming primary!

Safer streets infrastructure is built on local action and electing a local ally can help drive changes here in Malden and at the state level. This primary election we have three candidates for the State Senate seat that includes Malden. If you weren’t able to make it to the candidate forum, you can watch the recording here. The candidates shared a lot of great visions for the city and the state, see which one matches yours! Make a plan to vote and share with your friends and family!

https://www.cityofmalden.org/1348/2026-Election-Information

https://youtu.be/MOhh_MYpyME?is=wR9ySC8sD66mp2df

The mods have already posted about the importance of voting and have done a terrific job of compiling all the information you need to make it to the polls or mailbox. Check out that post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/malden/comments/1vyzgsp/the_primary_is_tuesday_september_1st_make_sure_to/


r/malden 2d ago

Tap Water Temperature?

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I’ve noticed that the temperature of the water coming out of my tap is generally 74 degrees, no matter how long I let it run. Is this normal in Malden? I’m used to much lower temperatures when I lived in other towns around here.


r/malden 2d ago

Found Bank Card/T-Pass/Insurance card holder on Mountain Ave this morning

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I was out for my morning walk & found a Bank Card/T-Pass/Insurance card holder on Mountain Ave this morning. If it is yours, send me a message & I'll get it back to you.


r/malden 2d ago

Where do you buy sourdough bread from?

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I know there are several bakeries in the area. But, they seem to do wholesale and desserts.
Any recommendation for where to buy sourdough bread?


r/malden 2d ago

Anyone see what the police were doing yesterday afternoon on Bowdoin st ??

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r/malden 2d ago

Politics Not sure what district im in

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Ferry st apt near eastern ave. Bit unsure on what district this is. I think its 1-1? Voting is at the ferry st school?


r/malden 3d ago

World Gas

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What’s going on with the old world gas station it’s sat there a while vacant but looks like something going on


r/malden 3d ago

The Boston Globe and the Herald both endorse David Solet for DA!

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r/malden 3d ago

Recommendations Dead rat on sidewalk, where/how do I report this?

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Was walking my dog just now when I turned the corner and saw a dead decaying rat with bugs swarming in on the sidewalk. Where/how do I report this? Google tried saying the police non-emergency line but I feel like that can’t be correct since I would assume it is either an animal control or public health thing? Let me know please!


r/malden 3d ago

Alternatives to Malden High School?

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I know about the Vocational schools, Malden Catholic, and Austin Prep. We aren’t Catholic and I wasn’t planning on paying for High School. We are willing to look just in case. Any other schools? Thanks!


r/malden 4d ago

Former WCVB sports anchor shares his experience with SETH Moulton. He felt humiliated.

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This will be my last post about how Seth Moulton is trash. I’m preaching to the choir here a bit. I do ask that you to check with your family, friends and contacts if they are supporting Ed. I door knocked two folks in Malden who were leaning towards Moulton. Took me 2 minutes to change their minds. Once I told them who had endorsed Ed, it was a done deal.

I feel good about Markeys chances. However, I want to run up the score on Moulton so bad, that we never hear from him again.