If elected, this local Senate candidate would hold an uncommon distinction.

One candidate in the approaching November election is hoping to make a name for himself in more than one way.

If James Amorello, 24, is elected to represent the newly constituted Worcester and Hampshire Senate District, he will be the state’s youngest state senator elected in at least a decade.

Amorello, a Republican, has formally filed his papers to run against incumbent state Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, in the Nov. 8 election.

The new district, formerly known as the Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester district and formed as a result of the 2020 Census and redistricting process, includes communities in central and western Massachusetts such as Westminster, Phillipston, Hubbardston, Templeton, and Gardner. Worcester and Holden, where Amorello grew up, are also included.

“I’m excited to serve my community in our new district,” he stated. “People in Massachusetts are ready for change.” They are looking forward to meeting a young Republican with commonsense principles and a genuine concern for people who can easily be applied to the state Senate district.”

Amorello, who presently serves on the Holden Board of Registrars, said he was inspired to enter politics while studying economics and the stock market during his downtime during the pandemic’s latter years.

“I was watching the market move, and the message seemed to be that the world was coming to an end because of COVID, but then the Nasdaq would go up,” he explained. “So I started listening to the news and understood they were trying to terrify people. And then I realized we were experiencing tremendous inflation and debt. So, basically, I wanted to be someone who could have an impact on decisions that affect people, which is why my campaign is purely fiscally focused — and the notion is that I’ll do everything I can to lower prices for people.”

Amorello, who attended St. John’s University in New York, stated that his comprehensive knowledge of economics allows him to grasp the need of enacting appropriate public policies that work for, rather than against, the district’s citizens.

“We’ve all been hurt by failed economic policies that have driven inflation to near-record levels,” he remarked. “Financial literacy must be taught in schools, and future generations must be encouraged to be fiscally responsible.” Furthermore, we must defend (the) little enterprises that supply us with items and add value on a regular basis.”

Amorello stated that he strongly supports the repeal of the state gas tax.

“We have a state budget surplus in the billions of dollars that we can use to keep revenues in line even if the gas tax is repealed,” he said. “Removing or suspending the gas tax will lower the prices of goods transported, energy costs, and the cost of commuting.”

Another method to improve the district’s financial status, he says, is to ensure that current and future inhabitants understand economics.

“The dangers of socialism should be (taught) to every kid by the time they graduate from high school, with fiscal literacy as a required subject,” Amorello added. “A population of financially savvy individuals (is) best suited to vote correctly and contribute to the district’s overall success.”

During the campaign, the candidate stated that he plans to reach out to both Democrats and Republicans.

“I believe that the things that concern me are the same things that concern us all,” Amorello stated. “For example, when it comes to funding, this district has historically been overlooked.” It is a large district in terms of population, yet it does not always receive adequate support. That is something on which both Republicans and Democrats I’ve spoken with agree. I’m really just searching for the best ideas, and that’s what my campaign is about — it’s not partisan at all.”

According to Amorello, the economy is the single most significant issue for the majority of the voters he has met with on the campaign road.

“Even if you look at all of the other issues that don’t appear to involve the economy, they all boil down to the economy on some level,” he said. “Some are concerned about gas prices and voter integrity, while others are concerned about the environment.” Everyone appears to be concerned about something, but the repeating theme is inflation, inflation, inflation.”

With voters facing daily issues such as rising gas prices and supply shortages, Amorello predicts a “red wave” across the country on Election Day. He went on to say that he intends to capitalize on Republican enthusiasm in November.

“People are telling me that they used to be Democrats, but their party has shifted so far to the left that they are now Republicans,” he remarked. “People remember Trump, they remember $2 gas, they remember $5 steaks, and they want to go back to that.”

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