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Richard T. Moore
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Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk
Incumbent
In office
1996-Present
Term ends
January 7, 2015
Years in position 17
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$61,133/year
Per diem$10-$100/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First elected1996
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Massachusetts House of Representatives
1977-1994
Selectman, Town of Hopedale
1970-1978
Education
Bachelor'sClark University (1966)
Master'sColgate University (1967)
Personal
BirthdayAugust 7, 1943
Place of birthMilford, MA
ProfessionHigher Education Administrator, Legislator
ReligionRoman Catholic
Websites
Office website
Personal website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Richard T. Moore (b. August 7, 1943) is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts State Senate, representing the Worcester and Norfolk District since 1996.

Biography

Work experience

Prior to his service in the Senate, Moore was a three-term Hopedale selectman (1970-1978), nine term state representative (1977-1994), and a former Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Clinton Administration (1994-1996).

Moore has also worked an adjunct assistant professor at Bridgewater State College, assistant to the president of Bentley College (1969-1976), and associate dean of students at Assumption College (1967-1969).

Professional affiliations

Moore has served as President of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a post he was elected to by over 7,000 of the nation's state legislators. He also served as co-chair of the NCSL’s Health Information Technology Champions (HITCh) Project and is an active member of the National Governor’s Association State e-Health Initiative – both aimed at encouraging the broader use of health information technology across the nation. Moore is the Senate Representative and Chairman of the Blackstone River and Canal Commission and is a member of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission.[1]

Community involvement

Besides his work with state government organizations, Moore has been involved in several New England community groups. He was a member of The Barton Center for Diabetes Education Board of Trustees. The Barton Center, based in North Oxford, is one of the largest, independent camping and educational programs in the country dedicated to children who live with diabetes and the people who care for them. He also served as a Member of the Harrington Hospital Healthcare System, which provides comprehensive healthcare to the residents and communities of south central Massachusetts and northeastern Connecticut, is a member of the the National Advisory Committee for the State Health Reform Project of the Brookings Institution’s Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform, as well as the Seven Hills Foundation Board of Trustees. Seven Hills provides a continuum of support and services to 28,000 individuals with disabilities and life challenges through eleven affiliates throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.[1]

Additionally, Moore served five years on the Quinsigamond Community College Board of Trustees (1970-76), including a term as board chairman, and for nearly twelve years as a member of the Board of Trustees of Nichols College, Dudley, Massachusetts.[1]

Education

Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Clark University (Worcester, MA, 1966) and a master’s degree in student personnel administration from Colgate University (Hamilton, NY, 1967), and is the recipient of two honorary degrees – a doctorate of science degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (20060) and a doctor of humane letters degree from the New England College of Optometry (2009).[1]

Attendance

In August, a list was released by the Beacon Hill Roll Call stating that through 179 votes in 2012, Moore was one of 13 members that had perfect attendance.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:

Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013
• Bills in the Third Reading
• Ethics and Rules, Vice-chair
• Rules Joint, Vice-chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moore served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moore served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2012

Moore won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District. Moore was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]

2010

See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2010

Moore won re-election to the Worcester and Norfolk District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He faced Kim Roy (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester and Norfolk District
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Richard Moore (D) 31,602
Kim Roy (R) 27,415
All Others 47
Blanks 2,656

2008

On November 4, 2008, Moore won re-election for the Senate election for the Worcester and Norfolk district. [4] In this election he raised $204,695-; of that total $183,945 (89.9%) was from in state contributions and $20,750 (10.1%) was from out of state contributions.[5]

Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester and Norfolk district
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Richard Moore (D) 61,701
All Others 620
Blanks 20,715

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Moore received $207,323 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]

2008

In 2008 Richard T. Moore collected $204,695 in donations. [7]

His five largest contributors in 2008 were:

Donor Amount
Richard Moore $12,119
Massachusetts Food Industry $1,000
Retired Public Employees $1,000
Massachusetts Dental Society $1,000
Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts $1,000

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Personal

Moore and his wife of 30 years, Joanne Bednarz, reside in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bio submission to Ballotpedia, September 18, 2012
  2. ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
  3. ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
  4. ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
  5. ↑ Follow the Money 2008
  6. ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
  7. ↑ 2008 contributors to Richard T. Moore
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Preceded by
Louis Bertonazzi 		Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk
1996–present 		Succeeded by
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