THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 7, 2025 Page 5 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 Michelle Luong is the newthe 2023 election, despite the fact that there was a contested Mayoral Race. Just over 7,800 came to the polls. In 2021, not a mayoral elecest ‘School Committee to City Council’ leap Councillor-at-Large-Elect Michelle Luong is the latest Malden candidate to make the leap lor-at-Large campaign this year and what was perceived as an active campaign during spring, summer and fall that employed several different methods of outreach. The fruits of these labors were realized Tuesday CEREMONY | FROM PAGE 1 the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, the Armistice between the Allied nations and Germany was signed, marking the end of hostilities on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. In 1938, Congress made Armistice Day a legal holiday, and after World War II, it was renamed Veterans Day to honor American veterans of all wars. Veterans Day serves as a solemn reminder of the courage, service and sacrifice of all who have served in the United States Armed Forces — and their families who continue to support them. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: The 15% of voters who turned out for Malden’s municipal election on Tuesday was the lowest number recorded for a Final General Election in November— ever! (Courtesy Photo) tion, there was a 20% turnout, perilously close to the teens, but not yet there, as 7,100 voters voted. In 2019, 27% of the electorate voted — low, but still not considered alarming. In 2017, it WAS considered alarming with just 22% at the polls. In 2015 it was 21% in an uncontested mayoral election but this year, 15%! It was the “lowest of all lows.” from seated or former School Committee member to the City Council dais. Luong served on the Malden School Committee for three terms from 2013-2019. In the 2019 municipal election, she ran unsuccessfully for the Ward 7 City Council seat, which was ultimately won by Councillor Chris Simonelli by a 509-386 margin (57-43 percent). Luong launched a Councilwhen Luong finished third in the Councillor-at-Large list and claimed one of the three seats available. Incumbents Karen Colón Hayes and Carey McDonald finished one-two in the race, and a third incumbent, 11-term, 22year incumbent Craig Spadafora, finished fourth and out of the running for the first time since 2003. * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958!
6 Publizr Home