Malden City Council President Craig Spadafora officially kicked off his campaign for the State Senate seat for the Middlesex and Essex District this week. Spadafora (above, center) was joined by the current incumbent, Senate Minority Leader Richard R. Tisei (left) -- who recently announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor -- and Wakefield Selectman Al Turco (right), who have both endorsed his candidacy. Be sure to check out the Boston Globe's coverage of Spadafora's
announcement, which was attended by many of his friends, family members and supporters.