Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 30, 2026 Maldonians have been able to vote for Ed Markey for over 50 years; on Tuesday, it will be for the last time By Steve Freker E d Markey and Malden have been a comfortable fit for well over half a century. In a remarkable bit of political history, perhaps a bit of a unicorn here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Malden voters have been able to find his name on their voting ballots for, well, over 50 years. Simply put, whether it was “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated for his initial office of Malden state representative in 1974, then nearly 40 years as a U.S. Representative in Congress and for the past 13 years as a U.S. Senator, one would have to be 70 years of age or older to say they voted for Ed Markey in every election. A total of 32 times Senator Markey’s been on the ballot in Malden, be it in a Primary Election or General Election, and we just know there are some still residing in this community who could definitely (and we bet, proudly) state they have voted for him in every election. That is why this coming General Election, four days away on Tuesday, is dramatically different. There is a finality attached U.S. Senator Ed Markey to it, a “final chapter” edge, if you will. For the first time in over a half-century, Senator Markey — an iconic progressive Democratic flagbearer and household name in Washington, D.C. — has made it clear that this indeed WILL be the final chapter, his last term of elected office if he should prevail and defeat Republican John Deaton. It would be Senator Markey’s final six-year term of a storied political career. It will also be the last time Malden residents can cast a vote for Ed Markey. For the past two Senate elections, Senator Markey, who turned 80 on the campaign trail over this past summer, has had to fend off direct and indirect challenges based on his age from opponents. He has counteracted with basically the “age is just a number” response. “I have never had more energy or motivation to continue to serve in this office as I do right now,” has been Senator Markey’s goto mantra, and we challenge anyone to disprove it. No one can accurately describe Senator Markey as anything but energetic, lively, positive and passionate — whether you agree with his politics or not. Senator Markey will be 86 at the conclusion of this term, if, as expected, he rolls to another big victory. But there will be no more campaign trail treks, political debates or any more challengers taking aim at his birthdays. On Tuesday, whether the turnout is low, high or somewhere in the middle, more than a few Malden voters will be supporting Ed Markey in the ballot box just one more time. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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