Lissette Alvarado, Mayoral Candidate in Malden, Earns Her Spot on the November Ballot

MALDEN, Mass. – Lissette Alvarado, Mayoral Candidate in Malden, and her campaign committee are ecstatic to announce that Lissette has collected the required number of certified signatures necessary to be placed on this November’s municipal election ballot. The City Clerk of Malden requires all candidates running for mayor to acquire a minimum of 200 signatures from registered Malden voters in order to be put on the ballot. Lissette states:

“First and foremost, I want to thank my campaign team for their hard work and daily dedication in helping accomplish this milestone. I am truly humbled by the extraordinary support I have received from my volunteers, friends, neighbors, and even strangers. The City of Malden is a wonderful place full of amazing people, and I am honored to be a part of this community. Malden is my home. It has blessed my husband, Chris Hickey, and I with amazing friends and a diverse place to raise our children. I am ready, and beyond excited, to run for Mayor of this vibrant city.”

Lissette and Chris have lived in Malden for the past 12 years. Their four children attend Malden Public Schools. Lissette is a vocal advocate for increasing language access initiatives throughout City Hall, expanding community outreach, and inviting all residents to have a seat at the table. She advocates for living, green grass parks in our city. She fights for greater transparency with the local charter school in Maplewood Square, and Lissette stands in solidarity with our MPS educators and unionized workers.

Visit LAforMalden.com to learn more about Lissette and her vision for Malden, to volunteer, and to donate. Correspondence and donations can also be sent via mail to:

Alvarado Committee

492 Pleasant Street

Malden, MA 02148

Before moving to Malden, Lissette spent her entire professional career in government. Starting in 2005, she worked for Barack Obama in both U.S. Senate offices and the White House. She worked her way up from intern to Director in Presidential Personnel. Prior to this, she worked at Harvard Medical School as a research administrator doing post-award federal grants management. Lissette has also held several prestigious college internships including a White House Internship placement, where she worked in the Office for Women’s Initiatives and Outreach. Lissette knows how government works, and will make your voices heard.