Benjamin E. Moore

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Benjamin E. Moore was an American politician from New York.

Life[]

He was a housesmith and bronze erector.[1]

In November 1912, he ran on the Progressive ticket for the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 22nd D.), but was defeated by the incumbent Democrat . Weil polled 3,971 votes, and Moore polled 1,869.[2]

In November 1913, Moore was elected as a Progressive, with Republican and Independence League endorsement,[3] to the State Assembly, defeating the incumbent Weil. Moore polled 3,799 votes, and Weil polled 2,739.[4]) Moore was a member of the 137th New York State Legislature in 1914.

In November 1914, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat Maurice Bloch, Bloch polled 3,031 votes, Moore polled 1,575 votes and Republican William J. Seifert polled 1,416.[5]

References[]

New York State Assembly
Preceded by
New York State Assembly
New York County, 22nd District

1914
Succeeded by
Maurice Bloch


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