THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 26, 2026 Page 3 State Sen. Candidate Carey McDonald Endorsed by The Boston Teachers Union Pro-public education candidate gains additional union support in State Senate race M ALDEN, MA – This June, State Sen. candidate Carey McDonald was endorsed by the Boston Teachers Union for the 5th Middlesex seat. The announcement marks additional support for the candidate with the most endorsements from progressive organizations in the race. “Strong leadership in public education means putting students, educators, and families at the center of every decision. Carey McDonald will listen to educators, invest in our schools, and work alongside communities to address the challenges facing our classrooms,” said Erik Berg, President of the Boston Teachers Union. The Boston Teachers Union represents more than 10,000 educators living, working, and voting in the Greater Boston area. BTU members include teachers, school nurses, psychologists, guidance Carey McDonald State Senate candidate counselors, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers who resist the crackdown of the federal administration and advocate for community members facing under-funded schools, deportation, lack of healthcare, and more. “I’m so honored to have the support of thousands of teachers in this race,” said McDonald. “Our next state senator needs to be a champion of public education as a cornerstone of our democracy and our communities.” Carey McDonald is a three-term Malden city councillor, a nonprofit executive, and working parent. Carey is an experienced educational policy professional, previously working in the state legislature on school funding and the state Department of Education in Ohio. They are the only candidate in the race who supports ending the state takeover of public schools and restoring local control and fixing the state funding formula for public schools to keep up with inflation. Carey is running for state senate in the 5th Middlesex to take on Beacon Hill’s lack of urgency that threatens our communities, and to fight for the opportunities that our schools, housing, and families need. FINDMALDEN$$ | FROM PAGE 1 click the link (found on the city’s website). Staff can assist with verifying the payment and providing instructions on how to claim it.” There are hundreds of individuals checks and amounts on the unclaimed list, ranging from $5.10 for a Malden resident to $4,774.55 to Habitat for Humanity. You can find the Claims Form at www.cityofmalden.org/924/ Unclaimed-Property-and-TaxTakings. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma 50 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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