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| Massachusetts State Senate Second Worcester District | ||
| Current incumbent | Michael O. Moore  | |
| Population | 171,089 | |
| Race | 76.91% White, 7.29% Asian, 5.61% Black, 0.66% Other, 0.42% Native American, 0.32% Two or More Races, 0.06% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 91.28% Non-Hispanic, 8.72% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Second Worcester state senate district is held by Democratic Senator Michael O. Moore.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 171,089 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Worcester state senate district. Massachusetts state senators represent an average of 163,691 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 158,727 residents.
Members of the Massachusetts State Senate serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Massachusetts legislators assume office the first Wednesday in January after the election.
Article LXXI of the Massachusetts Constitution states: "Every representative, for one year at least immediately preceding his election, shall have been an inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen and shall cease to represent such district when he shall cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $62,548/year | No per diem is paid. |
If there is a vacancy in the senate, a special election must be conducted to fill the vacant seat. The election must be held on the next regularly scheduled date on the election calendar. Local governments who conduct special elections receive reimbursement from the State Treasurer's office for all costs incurred.
Elections for the office of Massachusetts State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for September 1, 2020. The local filing deadline is May 5, 2020, and the state filing deadline is June 2, 2020.
Incumbent Michael Moore (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Worcester District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Michael Moore (D) |
98.8
|
51,630 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.2
|
628 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 52,258 |
Incumbent Michael Moore advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Michael Moore (D) |
100
|
8,538 |
|
|
Total votes: 8,538 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Michael O. Moore defeated Mesfin H. Beshir in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Worcester District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Second Worcester District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Michael O. Moore Incumbent |
74.11% | 55,093 | |
| Republican | Mesfin H. Beshir | 25.89% | 19,250 | |
| Total Votes | 74,343 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael O. Moore Incumbent (unopposed) |
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Worcester District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mesfin H. Beshir (unopposed) |
Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Michael Moore was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
Elections for the office of Massachusetts State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 6, 2012 and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 29, 2012. Incumbent Michael O. Moore (D) defeated Stephen Simonian (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Worcester District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Moore Incumbent |
67.9% | 48,609 | |
| Republican | Stephen Simonian | 32.1% | 22,949 | |
| Total Votes | 71,558 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Second Worcester District raised a total of $511,211. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $102,242 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Second Worcester District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $165,550 | 2 | $82,775 | |
| 2014 | $149,710 | 1 | $149,710 | |
| 2012 * | $195,951 | 2 | $97,976 | |
| Total | $511,211 | 5 | $102,242 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
