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Make your voice heard, Malden! Still deciding on the 5th Middlesex race? Check out candidate Q&As and forum takeaways before heading into the voting booth
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Election '26
10 Takeaways from the 5th Middlesex District State Senate Candidate Forums
While the three Democrats vying for the 5th Middlesex State Senate seat share progressive goals, four local forums highlight contrasts in their approaches to housing, education, Beacon Hill reform and more.
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Candidate Q&A No. 9: Closing statement
In the final installment of our Q&A series, we asked our candidates for their closing thoughts. Remember to vote on Sept. 1.
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Candidate Q&A No. 8: Audit
In the eighth installment of our candidate Q&A series, we asked our State Senate candidates their thoughts about auditing the legislature.
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Candidate Q&A No. 7: Climate
In the seventh installment of our candidate Q&A series, we asked our State Senate candidates their thoughts about climate resilience action and advocacy.
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Candidate Q&A No. 6: Economic development
In the sixth installment of our candidate Q&A series, we asked our State Senate candidates how they might encourage economic development.
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Candidate Q&A No. 5: Budget
In the fifth installment of our candidate Q&A series, we asked our State Senate candidates how they plan to help communities in the 5th balance their books.
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Candidate Q&A No. 4: Housing Costs
In the fourth installment of our candidate Q&A series, we asked our State Senate candidates how they might make housing more affordable in Malden and surrounding communities.
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Candidate Q&A No. 3: AI in schools
In the third installment of our candidate Q&A series, we asked our State Senate candidates how they plan to handle AI in schools. Question is courtesy of Reconnect Malden.
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Candidate Q&A No. 2: Transportation equity in Malden
In the second installment of our candidate Q&A series, we asked our State Senate candidates how they plan to keep Malden on the move. Question is courtesy of Malden Safe Streets.