Malden Endorses One of Their Own: Hometown Leaders Rally Behind Senator Ed Markey

Mayor Christenson, Senator Lewis, Representatives Ultrino and Donato, and Council President Linehan endorse Markey for re-election

BOSTON, Mass. – A slate of Malden elected leaders today endorsed Senator Ed Markey for re-election. The hometown leaders backed Markey, a Malden native, citing his deep roots in the city, his record of delivering federal investments to Malden, and his continued fight for working-class families.

The endorsements include Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden City Council President Amanda Linehan, City Councillors Ryan O’Malley, Paul Condon, Michelle Luong, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, and Carey McDonald. They join State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Steven Ultrino and Paul Donato — all of whom represent Malden on Beacon Hill and have previously endorsed Senator Markey.

“Senator Markey has always understood Malden because it’s where his story began,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “He has remained deeply connected to the city, working alongside local leaders to bring federal support home and ensure those resources strengthen the lives of Malden residents. His leadership reflects a genuine commitment to communities like ours and a belief that progress is built through consistency, care, and follow-through.”

“Senator Ed Markey has been a steadfast partner to Malden and communities across Massachusetts,” said State Representative Steven Ultrino. “From fighting to improve public transit and protecting Social Security and Medicare – Ed understands the issues that matter in people’s everyday lives. He brings urgency, experience, and a deep commitment to justice to every fight, and I’m proud to support his re-election to the United States Senate.”

“Ed Markey has never forgotten Malden because Malden is where his values were formed,” said State Representative Paul Donato. “He grew up here, learned the dignity of work here, and has carried that fight into the Senate – for working families, strong public schools, affordable health care, clean energy, and a fair shot for every child. I have spent my career fighting for families, students, seniors, and the communities of Malden, and Senator Markey has been a partner in that work. I am proud to endorse him for re-election.”

“Ed Markey has never forgotten where he comes from or who he’s fighting for,” said Malden City Council President Amanda Linehan. “As a fellow Maldonian, I support Ed because he brings his values to the United States Senate every day – fighting for working people like my constituents, protecting civil rights, and leading on climate issues through the Green New Deal so our community can thrive in the economy of the future. I’m proud to support Ed because he is always in our corner as the trusted, progressive leader Massachusetts needs.”

“Ed Markey understands that strong communities are built through real investment — in public transit, safe streets, climate resilience, housing, and the infrastructure that helps cities like Malden thrive,” said City Councillor Ryan O’Malley. “He has spent his career pushing for the kind of forward-looking policies that improve people’s lives and prepare our communities for the future. I’m proud to support Ed’s re-election because he is a proven partner for Malden and a leader Massachusetts can count on.”

“Senator Ed Markey has never forgotten Malden or the people who make our city strong. He has spent his career fighting for working families, immigrant communities, affordable housing, public education, and a government that delivers for every resident,” said City Councilor Michelle Luong. “Ed understands the diversity and strength of cities like Malden, and he brings those values with him in every fight. I’m proud to support his re-election because Massachusetts needs a Senator who stands with our communities and gets results.”

“Ed Markey’s story — a grandson of immigrants who through their hard work and dedication to family and community instilled in Ed a commitment to serve to make people’s lives better just as their lives were made better by settling in Malden,” said City Councilor Stephen Winslow. “He has carried that commitment from our city to the United States Senate, fighting to ensure that our government supports those with ideas and ambition and also serves those who focus on keeping a roof over their heads and food on the table, who want safer streets as they walk to school or a bus, cleaner neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and a future where every family has the opportunity to thrive. I’m proud to support Ed’s re-election because his leadership reflects the best of Malden: practical, progressive, and always focused on people.”

“Senator Ed Markey is Malden through and through. He knows our neighborhoods, our working families, our immigrant communities, and the values that make this city special,” said City Councilor Chris Simonelli. “From investing in public transit and affordable housing to protecting Social Security and Medicare and standing up for safer communities, Ed fights for the issues that matter to Malden residents every day. I’m proud to support his re-election because Malden needs a Senator who never forgets where he comes from and always delivers for Massachusetts.”

“Senator Ed Markey is Malden’s greatest champion- he delivers for the people he serves because he always remembers the streets where he grew up,” said City Councillor Carey McDonald. “He brings urgency and experience to fight for stronger neighborhoods, better roads and sidewalks, affordable housing, reliable public transit, clean air and water, and support for our working families and seniors. I’m proud to support his re-election because Malden deserves a Senator who knows us and fights for us.”

Senator Markey thanked his hometown leaders for their endorsement:

“Malden is where I am from and Malden made me who I am today,” said Senator Ed Markey. “It is where I learned the dignity of a hard day’s work, the power of community, and the responsibility to fight for the people who raised you. There is no greater honor in my life than representing my hometown in the Senate, and to have Malden’s city and state elected leaders to be in my corner. It means everything, and I will always fight for Malden because Malden gave me everything.”