State Senator Michael Moore Redistricting

By: Matt LaBarre

“State senators and representatives have had their districts altered as a result of the 2020 Census,” State Senator Michael Moore says. “The U.S. census held every ten years affects districts throughout the Commonwealth, along with the number of and shape of Congressional districts.”

Based on the 2010 census, Massachusetts state senatorial districts were all aligned so senators represented 165,000 residents, or within five percent of that number.

“The 2020 census indicated that the population in Massachusetts has grown to about seven million residents, so our senatorial districts were changed to reflect the increase in population, and beginning on January 1, 2023, every state senator will represent 175,000 residents.” Senator explains.

Since the 2010 census, Senator Moore’s district included Shrewsbury, approximately 35% of Worcester, Millbury, Auburn, about half of Northbridge, Upton, and Leicester. The newly drawn district will include Westborough, Shrewsbury, about 35% to 40% of Worcester, Auburn, and Millbury.

“I’ll still be representing the communities that will be eliminated from my district; Leicester, Upton, and Northbridge through this year.” Moore says. Senator Moore is going to run for re-election in the September primary and if he gets the primary nod, in the November election in the communities that will comprise the new district.

The census is truly important for many reasons, including how many members of the U.S Congress each state has, as well as how state senatorial and house districts are configured. “The census determines that everyone has fair representation.” Senator Moore concludes.