20 Facts About Winfield Moses

Winfield Moses then went on to Indiana University, where he graduated in 1964 with BA degrees in economics and philosophy and an MBA in 1966.

Winfield Moses received an honorary PhD in political science from the Indiana Institute of Technology in 1998.

Winfield Moses began his political career as a Fort Wayne city councilman, serving in this capacity from 1972 to 1979.

Winfield Moses served as city council president in 1973 and 1979.

Winfield Moses then was elected mayor, serving from 1980 to 1987.

Winfield Moses was defeated in the 1987 election by Paul Helmke.

Winfield Moses served as the state representative of Indiana House District 81, a position he held from 1992 until his 2012 defeat.

Winfield Moses was defeated for re-election by Martin Carbaugh on November 6,2012.

One of the key issues leading to Winfield Moses' defeat was his participation in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22,2011, with 36 other Democratic representatives in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana.

In 1985, Winfield Moses resigned as mayor of Fort Wayne to accept responsibly for "reckless disregard for campaign financing".

Winfield Moses went on to serve two more years as mayor of Fort Wayne until 1987.

Winfield Moses narrowly averted defeat by Republican Matt Kelty in the 2002 general election for state representative.

Winfield Moses won the election by 63 votes, which was verified by a recount.

Winfield Moses was opposed in the 2010 election by Mike Obergfell.

Winfield Moses owns a substantial home on the north side of Indianapolis.

Winfield Moses has served as chairman of the Rules committee, chairman of Local Government, and as a member of the following committees: Ways and Means, Public Health, Economic Development, Utilities, Financial Institutions, Public Policy, and the Environmental Committee.

Winfield Moses was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1980,1984,1996,2000 and 2004.

Winfield Moses has founded and participated in several other community action activities, including being the founding chairman of the Citizen Action Coalition, and Washington House Treatment.

Winfield Moses has been honored with several awards throughout his political career including 1984 and 1996 Indiana Consumer Advocate of the year.

On June 1,1980, Winfield Moses was prominently featured on the very first news story broadcast by CNN in his response to the shooting attempt of civil rights activist Vernon Jordan in Fort Wayne.