2008 in Review- Politics

This is the second in a series of several pieces that will look back at the most notable events and people in 2008 in Medford. Today’s focus is politics. Click here see the other features.

Newly-elected State Representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington, Medford) is pictured at left with Governor Deval Patrick.

Garballey Wins Decisively
A 22-year-old Arlington School Committee member is elected state rep for Arlington and Medford, defeating a candidate that served as Arlington’s town manager for two decades.

Reps Sciortino, Donato Hold off Challengers
State Representatives Carl Sciortino (D-Medford, Somerville) and Paul Donato (D-Medford, Malden) hold onto their seats despite strong efforts by opponents and Rep. Sciortino’s failure to get on the ballot.

History is Made!
Record numbers of Medford voters cast a ballot in the 2008 presidential election, with the majority of Medford voting for the nation’s first black president, Barack Obama.

Medford Resident Nominated for Register of Probate
Medford lawyer Tara DeChristofaro was nominated and later elected to replace disgraced Middlesex County Register of Probate John Buonomo.