NEW: Moore Holds On To 2nd District Senate Seat

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

GoLocalWorcester Politics Team

Democratic State Senator Michael O. Moore is headed back to Beacon Hill for a third term after Republican challenger Steve Simonian conceded.

“I’m honored by the overwhelming show of support I’ve received throughout this election," Moore said. "But behind every campaign is a team of selfless volunteers, giving their heart and soul to our cause. We are joined together by a common belief in good jobs, fair pay, equal opportunity, tax relief, and government accountability. To the many volunteers and supporters who’ve sacrificed their time and effort to bring our message to the voters, I extend my deepest humility and gratitude.

"While my opponent did what he thought he needed to, I certainly recognize the hard work he put into this race," Moore continued.

"Over the last four years, I’ve given 110% to addressing the needs and concerns of our citizens, and I think people have responded to my record of results, as well as my vision for the future. We ran a positive campaign, focusing on the issues that matter most to local residents, and have a plan going forward that will move us in the right direction. It truly is an honor and a privilege to represent the Second Worcester District, and I’m excited to get started once again in January.”

Moore, a Millbury native, has held the 2nd Worcester Senate District seat since his winning run in the November 2008 election. The district represents the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Leicester and Millbury, as well as portions of Northbridge, Shrewsbury, Upton and Worcester.

Prior to taking office, the Democrat worked as a police office with the Department of Environmental Police and as an environmental investigator in the state Attorney General's Office. He was elected to the Millbury Board of Selectmen in 2001 and went on to serve three terms, with successful reelection bids in 2004 and 2007.

In 2005, Moore was appointed Assistant Deputy Superintendent for the Worcester County Sherrif's office and charged with overseeing the community service program, inmate reintegration program and senior citizen community outreach safety programs.

Currently, Moore serves as Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, and he also sits the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Post Audit and Oversight.

Moore has said that if reelected, his number one priority will be to continue to improve job growth in Worcester and the rest of the 2nd District, and now that a third term has become a reality, voters are likely to hold him to his word.