Creamer Confirms Interest In LeBoeuf's Worcester House Seat

WORCESTER, MA — A second candidate has signaled interest in running for a Worcester state House seat that might become vacant soon.

2021 Worcester City Council candidate Guillermo Creamer on Monday said he's interested in the state House seat currently held by David LeBoeuf. The two-term lawmaker might run for state Senate following Harriette Chandler's Jan. 26 retirement announcement.

Last week, community activist Nelly Medina said she would be interested in running for LeBoeuf's seat should it open up.

Creamer placed 9th in the 10-way At-Large City Council race in 2021. He would come into the race with cash left over from his 2021 run, and name recognition. He earned about 5,300 votes in the 2021 citywide race.

"The newly drawn Worcester 17th District is one of the most diverse districts in the state, and our next state representative should reflect the residents that live there and uphold our Democratic values," he said in a news release. "I have always been eager to give back to my city and my community — that is why I serve on the Worcester Human Rights Commission, why I ran for City Council last year and why I am considering a run to be Worcester and Leicester's next state representative."

LeBoeuf's 17th Worcester District seat was turned into a majority-minority opportunity district after political lines were redrawn in 2021 after the 2020 Census. The district now extends farther into central Worcester, including neighborhoods like Main South and Webster Square. The district also extends west to Leicester and Rochdale.

Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty has also been talked about as a likely candidate for Chandler's seat — and he may announce a decision shortly, according to multiple reports. LeBoeuf did not immediately return a request for comment Monday about his 2022 plans. Last week, he said he was "seriously considering running" for Senate, but has not confirmed if he will.

LeBoeuf was first elected to the state House in 2018 and would be heading for a third term in 2022 if he chose to run for reelection.