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Massachusetts, State Senate, 2nd Worcester

Massachusetts State Senate Second Worcester District
Current incumbentMichael O. Moore Democratic Party
Population171,089
Race76.91% White, 7.29% Asian, 5.61% Black, 0.66% Other, 0.42% Native American, 0.32% Two or More Races, 0.06% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity91.28% 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.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

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."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$62,548/yearNo per diem is paid.

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Worcester District

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
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Worcester District

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
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

2016

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 Green check mark transparent.png 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

Incumbent Michael O. Moore ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Worcester District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael O. Moore Incumbent (unopposed)

Mesfin H. Beshir ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Worcester District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Worcester District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Mesfin H. Beshir (unopposed)

2014

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.

2012

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 Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Moore Incumbent 67.9% 48,609
Republican Stephen Simonian 32.1% 22,949
Total Votes 71,558

Campaign contributions

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.