Alex Morse
Alex Morse | |
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| 44th Mayor of Holyoke | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Elaine Pluta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1989 Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Holyoke, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Profession | Career counselor, politician |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Alex B. Morse (born January 29, 1989) is the current mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts. On November 8, 2011, he was elected the youngest mayor of Holyoke at age 22, defeating incumbent Mayor Elaine Pluta.[1] On November 5, 2013, he was re-elected to a second term, defeating businessman Jeff Stanek.[2] Morse is openly gay. On April 24, 2016, he announced his engagement to Edwin Cruz Vargas.[3]
Electoral history
- Holyoke mayoral election, 2011
| Candidates | Preliminary election[4] | General election[5] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Alex Morse | 2,023 | 39.1% | 5,121 | 52.7% |
| Elaine Pluta (inc.) | 2,022 | 39.1% | 4,513 | 46.4% |
| Daniel C. Boyle | 806 | 15.6% | ||
| Daniel C. Burns | 310 | 5.9% | ||
- Holyoke mayoral election, 2013
| Candidates | Preliminary election[6] | General election[7] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Alex Morse (inc.) | 2,419 | 45% | 5,274 | 54% |
| Jeff Stanek | 2,249 | 42% | 4,425 | 46% |
| Daniel Szostkiewicz | 305 | 6% | ||
| Jim Santiago | 197 | 4% | ||
| Daniel C. Boyle | 190 | 4% | ||
- Holyoke mayoral election, 2015
| Candidates | Preliminary election[8] | General election | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Alex Morse (inc.) | 2,694 | 43% | 5,429 | 53% |
| Francis O'Connell | 2,450 | 39% | 4,855 | 47% |
| Anthony Soto | 1,145 | 18% | ||
References
- ^ "Alum wins Holyoke, Mass., mayoral race". The Brown Daily Herald. 2011-11-08. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/03/holyoke_mayors_cousin_pleads_i.html
- ^ "Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse engaged to be married to partner Edwin Cruz Vargas". masslive.com. Retrieved 2016-11-19.
- ^ "Holyoke mayoral battle pits newcomer Alex Morse vs. incumbent Elaine Pluta, with casino gambling and experience among the issues". The Republican.
- ^ http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/alex_morse_elected_youngest_ma.html
- ^ "Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse to face off against Jeff Stanek in wake of preliminary election". The Republican.
- ^ http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/11/quick_post_holyoke_mayor_alex.html
- ^ "Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse wins preliminary election, faces Fran O'Connell Nov. 3". The Republican.