Alex B. Morse

Alex Morse
44th Mayor of Holyoke
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2012
Preceded by Elaine Pluta
Personal details
Born January 29, 1989
Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence 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]

Electoral history

Holyoke mayoral election, 2011
Candidates Preliminary election[3] General election[4]
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[5] General election[6]
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%

References

  1. ↑ "Alum wins Holyoke, Mass., mayoral race". The Brown Daily Herald. 2011-11-08. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  2. ↑ http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/03/holyoke_mayors_cousin_pleads_i.html
  3. ↑ "Holyoke mayoral battle pits newcomer Alex Morse vs. incumbent Elaine Pluta, with casino gambling and experience among the issues". The Republican.
  4. ↑ http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/alex_morse_elected_youngest_ma.html
  5. ↑ "Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse to face off against Jeff Stanek in wake of preliminary election". The Republican.
  6. ↑ http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/11/quick_post_holyoke_mayor_alex.html