Lissette Alvarado Earns Her Spot On Malden's Mayoral Ballot

MALDEN, MA — Malden mayoral candidate Lissette Alvarado and her campaign committee announced Wednesday that she has collected the required number of certified signatures necessary to be placed on this November’s municipal election ballot.

The City Clerk requires all mayoral candidates to acquire a minimum of 200 signatures from registered Malden voters in order to be put on the ballot.

“First and foremost, I want to thank my campaign team for their hard work and daily dedication in helping accomplish this milestone," Alvarado said in a statement. "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," she added. "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.”

Alvarado and Hickey have lived in Malden for the past twelve years. Their four children attend Malden Public Schools. Alvarado 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 more green spaces and greater transparency with the local charter school in Maplewood Square, and stands in solidarity with MPS educators and unionized workers.

Before moving to Malden, Alvarado worked for Barack Obama in both U.S. Senate offices and the White House, working her way up from intern to Director in Presidential Personnel. She also worked at Harvard Medical School as a research administrator doing post-award federal grants management.

To learn more about Alvarado and her vision for Malden, visit LAforMalden.com.