Nichole Mossalam Announces Run For 35th Middlesex Seat

MEDFORD, MA — Nichole Mossalam announced her candidacy for state representative in the 35th Middlesex District Monday. Mossalam is challenging State Rep. Paul Donato in the Democratic primary. Donato is currently serving his 10th term in office.

Mossalam is a former co-chair of Our Revolution, a statewide progressive advocacy organization, founding director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Medford and chair of Malden's Disability Commission. She and her husband, Mohanad, live in Malden with their three children and two dogs.

"I’m running for State Representative because our state legislature has failed to adequately address the challenges that so many people in our communities are facing," Mossalam said in a statement. "On a wide array of issues, we have seen too many legislators follow the Speaker’s agenda. We need independent leaders who will put the concerns of our families first."

Through her work, Mossalam has helped develop a citywide accessibility study, address parking and playground accessibility and implement police-stop communication cards for the hard of hearing in Malden. She also ran interfaith programming and coordinated community outreach in Medford.

"Our community and economy are rapidly changing and we need a leader who will stand up for all our residents and build a better future for our children," Mossalam said in a release. "I know how to bring people together to get things done for working families. We have a great opportunity with new leadership to ensure all of our voices are heard and our community needs are put first."

The 35th Middlesex District includes parts of Medford and Malden.