Marilyn Moore is a Democratic politician who represented Connecticut's 22nd State Senate District, encompassing Bridgeport, Monroe, and Trumbull, from 2015 to 2025. Born on November 13, 1948, she is a lifelong Bridgeport resident, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who retired from the Senate after a decade of service, announcing her decision not to seek reelection in 2024. She served as Deputy President Pro Tempore and was known for her advocacy on economic justice, housing, and gun violence prevention.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on her formal education. Politically, Moore was first elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 2014, serving 10 years until her retirement in 2025. Notable achievements include championing the statewide minimum wage increase to $15 , drawing from her personal experience working a minimum-wage job at Target; leading the creation of the Connecticut Community Gun Violence Prevention Program; and spearheading Senate Bill 998 to strengthen tenants' rights, improve housing quality, and raise municipal fines for code violations from $250 to $2,000. She also ran unsuccessfully in a 2019 Bridgeport mayoral primary.