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Marilyn Moore
Marilyn Moore (Democratic Party) was a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 22. She assumed office on January 7, 2015. She left office on January 8, 2025.
Moore (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 22. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
On May 8, 2024, Moore announced she would not seek re-election to the Connecticut State Senate.[1]
Biography
Marilyn Moore attended the University of Bridgeport and resides in Bridgeport. Moore founded and is president and CEO of The Witness Project, which seeks to address and reduce breast cancer mortality. She has served as a member of End Hunger CT, the Network Support Team Connecticut Food Systems Alliance, and the Food Solutions New England Coalition. She received awards from the National Association of Negro Business and the Professional Women’s Club.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Moore was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Vice Chair
- Housing Committee, Co-Chair
- Legislative Management Committee
2021-2022
Moore was assigned to the following committees:
- Human Services Committee, Co-Chair
- Legislative Management Committee, Member
- Public Health Committee, Member
- Children Committee, Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Ranking Member
2019-2020
Moore was assigned to the following committees:
- Children Committee, Vice Chair
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Human Services Committee, Co-Chair
- Legislative Management Committee
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Children, Co-chair |
| • Education |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Human Services |
| • Legislative Management |
| • Public Health, Co-chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Human Services, Chair |
| • Public Health |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
Marilyn Moore did not file for re-election.
2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 22
Incumbent Marilyn Moore defeated Wilfredo Martinez in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 22 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marilyn Moore (D) | 81.0 | 16,535 |
| Wilfredo Martinez (Independent Party) | 19.0 | 3,880 | ||
| Total votes: 20,415 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marilyn Moore advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 22.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 22
Incumbent Marilyn Moore defeated Steven Choi, Stephen Dincher, and Devon Brown in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marilyn Moore (D) | 58.9 | 25,653 |
| Steven Choi (R) | 39.2 | 17,070 | ||
| Stephen Dincher (Independent Party) | 1.9 | 845 | ||
| Devon Brown (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 43,577 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 22
Incumbent Marilyn Moore defeated Marcus Brown in the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 22 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marilyn Moore | 53.0 | 4,034 |
 | Marcus Brown | 47.0 | 3,578 | |
| Total votes: 7,612 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Steven Choi advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 22.
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Moore cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[3]
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 22
Incumbent Marilyn Moore defeated Rich Deecken in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marilyn Moore (D) | 59.1 | 19,795 |
 | Rich Deecken (R) | 40.9 | 13,712 | |
| Total votes: 33,507 | |||
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2016
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Marilyn Moore defeated Elaine Hammers in the Connecticut State Senate District 22 general election.[4]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 22 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Marilyn Moore Incumbent |
56.88% | 22,271 | |
| Republican | Elaine Hammers | 43.12% | 16,885 | |
| Total Votes | 39,156 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Marilyn Moore defeated Thomas McCarthy in the Connecticut State Senate District 22 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Marilyn Moore Incumbent |
63.49% | 2,689 | |
| Democratic | Thomas McCarthy | 36.51% | 1,546 | |
| Total Votes | 4,235 | |||
Elaine Hammers ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 22 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 22 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Elaine Hammers (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Marilyn Moore defeated incumbent Anthony J. Musto in the Democratic primary, while Enrico R. Costantini was unopposed in the Republican primary. Moore defeated Costantini in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marilyn Moore |
49% | 12,237 | |
| Republican | Enrico R. Costantini | 46.2% | 11,545 | |
| Working Families | Marilyn Moore | 4.8% | 1,202 | |
| Total Votes | 24,984 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Marilyn Moore |
51.3% | 1,612 |
| Anthony Musto | 48.7% | 1,530 |
| Total Votes | 3,142 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Marilyn Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Marilyn Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Moore's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
- Excerpt: "Experienced in working in diverse situations and economies, I will draw upon these strengths to ensure my constituents are represented in this increasingly challenging economy. My commitment to my constituents is to address health equity, living wage and promote legislation that supports safe communities and protects the rights of all."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Moore's endorsements included the following:[11]
- Connecticut Citizens Action Group (CCAG)
Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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2020
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In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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2018
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Register Citizen, "State Sen. Marilyn Moore, Bridgeport Democrat, abruptly announces she won't seek re-election," May 8, 2024
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedMoore - ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Primary election candidate list," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ The CT Mirror, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Marilyn Moore For State Senate 2014," accessed July 22, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, ""Marilyn Moore For State Senate 2014," accessed July 22, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Anthony Musto (D) |
Connecticut State Senate District 22 2015-2025 |
Succeeded by Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D) |
