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Richard Moore (Massachusetts)
Richard T. Moore (b. August 7, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Massachusetts State Senate, representing the Worcester and Norfolk district from 1996 to 2015.
Moore served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1977 to 1994. He was also a Hopedale selectman from 1970 to 1978, and an Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Clinton Administration from 1994 to 1996.
Biography
Moore earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Clark University in 1966, and master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration from Colgate University in 1967. He also holds two honorary degrees: a doctor of science degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (2006), and a doctor of humane letters degree from the New England College of Optometry (2009).[1] His professional experience includes working as an adjunct assistant professor at Bridgewater State College, assistant to the president of Bentley College from 1969 to 1976, and associate dean of students at Assumption College from 1967 to 1969.
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]
Additionally, Moore served on the Quinsigamond Community College Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1076, including a term as board chairman, and for nearly twelve years as a member of the Board of Trustees of Nichols College.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • 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:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health Care Financing Joint, Chair |
| • Steering and Policy, Vice chair |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Bills in the Third Reading |
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint |
| • Public Service Joint |
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint |
| • Ways and Means Joint |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moore served on these committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health Care Financing Joint, Chair |
| • Bills in the Third Reading, Vice chair |
| • Higher Education Joint |
| • Public Service Joint |
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint |
| • Ways and Means |
Issues
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.
Elections
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 Richard Moore was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ryan Fattman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Moore was defeated by Fattman in the general election.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ryan Fattman |
54.3% | 29,774 | |
| Democratic | Richard Moore Incumbent | 43.2% | 23,662 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 2.4% | 1,341 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 37 | |
| Total Votes | 54,814 | |||
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.[3][4]
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.
| Richard T. Moore discusses education policy reform in a video released in September 2013. |
| Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester and Norfolk District | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Moore (D)
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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.[5] 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.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester and Norfolk district | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Moore (D)
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61,701 | |||
| All Others | 620 | |||
| Blanks | 20,715 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.
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2013
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In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.
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Personal
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Moore and his wife of 30 years, Joanne Moore (née Bednarz), reside in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.
Recent news
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External links
- Senator Moore's website
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart senator biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Senator Moore's Facebook
- Senator Moore's Flickr
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bio submission to Ballotpedia, September 18, 2012
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List, "Massachusetts Secretary of State," accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes For Massachusetts State Election - November 4, 2008," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed December 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Louis Bertonazzi |
Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk 1996-2015 |
Succeeded by Ryan Fattman (R) |
