2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts

none 2014 Massachusetts general election February 2026 September 2023 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts 2016 All 9 Massachusetts seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 9 9 1,475,442 81.45% 15.41% Republican Party (United States) 0 0 308,598 17.04% 12.63% 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts results map.svg Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #002b84 90>% The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the election of Massachusetts' class II U.S. senator and other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections, including the governor of Massachusetts. Democratic nominees were victorious in all nine Massachusetts districts in 2014, bringing the Republican losing streak in Bay State U.S. House general and special elections to a state record 101 contests in a row.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/11/06/massachusetts-republican-us-ho/ Massachusetts Republican US House Losing Streak Tops 100 Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier November 6, 2014 2 Overview Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 167,612 97.96% 0 0.00% 3,498 2.04% 171,110 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 169,640 98.20% 0 0.00% 3,105 1.80% 172,745 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 139,104 62.96% 81,638 36.95% 204 0.09% 220,946 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 184,158 97.91% 0 0.00% 3,940 2.09% 188,098 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 182,100 98.29% 0 0.00% 3,160 1.71% 185,260 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 149,638 54.97% 111,989 41.14% 10,592 3.89% 272,219 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 7 142,133 98.33% 0 0.00% 2,413 1.67% 144,546 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 200,644 98.67% 0 0.00% 2,707 1.33% 203,351 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 9 140,413 54.95% 114,971 44.99% 157 0.06% 255,541 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,475,442 81.35% 308,598 17.01% 29,776 1.64% 1,813,816 100.0% District 1 Massachusetts's 1st congressional district The 1st congressional district is located in western and central Massachusetts. The largest Massachusetts district in area, it covers about one-third of the state and is more rural than the rest. It has the state's highest point, Mount Greylock. The district includes the cities of Springfield, West Springfield, Pittsfield, Holyoke, and Westfield. Incumbent Democrat Richard Neal, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 2nd district from 1989 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected unopposed with 98% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+13. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Richard Neal, incumbent U.S. Representative General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Safe DNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Safe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Safe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Safe D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, 2014http://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/search/year_from:2014/year_to:2014/office_id:5/stage:General PD43+ » Search Elections Democratic Party (United States) Richard Neal (incumbent) 167,612 98.0 n/a Write-ins 3,498 2.0 171,110 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district The 2nd congressional district is located in central Massachusetts. It contains the cities of Worcester, which is the second-largest city in New England after Boston, and Northampton in the Pioneer Valley. The incumbent is Democrat Jim McGovern, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected unopposed with 99% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+8. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim McGovern, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dan Dubrule Due to state ballot law, Dubrule ran as a write-in candidate in the general election.Massachusetts Libertarian Victory Fundraiser held on Saturday May 3rd 2014 - YouTube General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Jim McGovern (incumbent) 169,640 98.2 n/a Write-ins 3,105 1.8 172,745 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district The 3rd congressional district is located in northeastern and central Massachusetts. It contains the Merrimack valley including Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill. TIncumbent Democrat Niki Tsongas, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+6. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Niki Tsongas, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ann Wofford General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Niki Tsongas (incumbent) 139,104 63.0 Republican Party (United States) Ann Wofford 81,638 36.9 n/a Write-ins 204 0.1 220,946 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 4 Massachusetts's 4th congressional district The 4th congressional district is located mostly in southern Massachusetts. It contains Bristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Worcester counties. Incumbent Democrat Joseph P. Kennedy III, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was elected with 61% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+6. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joe Kennedy III, incumbent U.S. Representative General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 4th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Kennedy III (incumbent) 184,158 97.9 n/a Write-ins 3,940 2.1 188,098 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 5 Massachusetts's 5th congressional district The 5th congressional district is located in eastern Massachusetts. It contains Middlesex, Suffolk and Worcester counties. Incumbent Democrat Katherine Clark, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was elected with 66% of the vote in a special election in 2013 to succeed Ed Markey and the district had a PVI of D+14. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Katherine Clark, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Sheldon Schwartz Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Katherine Clark (incumbent) 57,014 81.2 Democratic Party (United States) Sheldon Schwartz 13,070 18.6 Democratic Party (United States) All others 140 0.2 70,224 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Withdrawn Mike Stopa General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Katherine Clark (incumbent) 182,100 98.3 n/a Write-ins 3,159 1.7 185,259 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2014 Massachusetts's 6th congressional district election Massachusetts presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts#District 6 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts#District 6 2016 x150px File:Seth Moulton (cropped 2).jpg Seth Moulton Democratic Party (US) 149,638 55.0% File:Richardtisei.jpg Richard Tisei Republican Party (US) 111,989 41.1% U.S. Representative John F. Tierney Democratic Party (US) Seth Moulton Democratic Party (US) 200px File:2014 MA-06 election results.svg Municipality results Moulton: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% Tisei: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% Massachusetts's 6th congressional district The 6th congressional district is located in northeastern Massachusetts. It contains most of Essex County, including the North Shore and Cape Ann. Incumbent Democrat John F. Tierney, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election, but was defeated in the primary by U.S. Marine Seth Moulton. Tierney was re-elected with 48% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+4. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Seth Moulton, Marine Veteran and military commentator Eliminated in primary Marisa DeFranco, immigration attorney John Devine John Gutta John F. Tierney, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Kim Driscoll, Mayor of Salemhttp://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x35810432/Benton-An-uphill-race-for-Moulton Benton: An uphill race for Moulton » Opinion » SalemNews.com, Salem, MA Salemnews.com July 22, 2013 John D. Keenan, state representative Steven Walsh, state representative Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror John F.Tierney MarisaDeFranco JohnDevine JohnGutta SethMoulton UndecidedRemingtonRemington September 3–6, 2014 777 ±3.53% 43% 4% 1% 1% 42% 9%Public Policy Polling (D-Moulton)Public Policy Polling (D-Moulton) September 2–3, 2014 592 ± 4% 45% — — — 47% 8%Emerson CollegeEmerson College September 2–4, 2014 343 ±5.25% 47% 4% 1% — 44% 6%Emerson CollegeEmerson College June 12–18, 2014 — — 59% 9% 2% — 17% 13%Emerson CollegeEmerson College April 3–7, 2014 — — 64% 10% — — 10% 14%DCCChttp://atr.rollcall.com/poll-tierney-holds-wide-lead-in-democratic-primary DCCC April 4, 2014 April 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140405105132/http://atr.rollcall.com/poll-tierney-holds-wide-lead-in-democratic-primary/ dead March 26–27, 2014 402 ±4.9% 64% — — — 17% 20% Results thumb|200px|Primary results: #87be51 Moulton #b1d68d 40–50% #87be51 50–60% #63a61f 60–70% #478e00 70–80% #8db8e2 Tierney #b4d0ec 40–50% #8db8e2 50–60% Moulton defeated Tierney in the primary.https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/09/incument-democrat-rep-john-tierney-faces-battle-with-seth-moulton-insurgent-campaign/uvyHfF78AGOOovKbPEAZuJ/story.html Tierney concedes to Moulton in Democratic primary The Boston Globe September 9, 2014 September 9, 2014 Democratic primary resultshttp://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/search/year_from:2014/year_to:2014/stage:Primaries PD43+ » Search Elections Massachusetts Election Division October 25, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Seth Moulton 34,575 50.8 Democratic Party (United States) John F. Tierney (incumbent) 28,912 40.1 Democratic Party (United States) Marisa DeFranco 4,293 6.0 Democratic Party (United States) John Devine 1,527 2.1 Democratic Party (United States) John Gutta 691 1.0 74,170 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Richard Tisei, former minority leader of the Massachusetts Senate, nominee for lieutenant governor in 2010 and nominee for this seat in 2012http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1996077291/Race-against-Tierney-picks-up-momentum Race against Tierney picks up momentum » Local News » SalemNews.com, Salem, MA Salemnews.com July 18, 2013 July 22, 2013 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SethMoulton (D) RichardTisei (R) ChrisStockwell (I) Other UndecidedEmerson CollegeEmerson College October 26–29, 2014 400 ± 4.85% 40% 42% 3% 15%0ptimus0ptimus October 22–25, 2014 1,807 ± 2% 41% 43% 12% — 6%0ptimus October 16–19, 2014 2,994 ± 1.77% 48% 46% — —6%GarinHartYang/HMPGarinHartYang/HMP October 16–17, 2014 406 ± 5% 47% 36% 9% — 8%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 13–14, 2014 400 ± 4.85% 40% 43% 2% — 10%0ptimus October 6–9, 2014 6,929 ± ? 45% 47% — — 8%Voter Consumer ResearchVoter Consumer Research October 6–9, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 42% 44% — 14%Emerson CollegeEmerson College September 26–29, 2014 429 ± 4.68% 39% 41% 3% — 17%GarinHartYang/HMPGarinHartYang/HMP September 24–27, 2014 400 ± 5% 43% 33% 11% — 13%Tarrance Group (R-Tisei)Tarrance Group (R-Tisei) September 23–25, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 40% 41% — 9% 10%MassINC/WBURMassINC/WBUR September 22–24, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 47% 39% — 1% 14%MunicipollMunicipoll September 12–14, 2014 490 ± 4.4% 49% 31% — — 20%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) September 13, 2014 432 ± 4.7% 49% 41% — — 10%Emerson College September 2–4, 2014 500 ± 4.33% 44% 36% — — 20% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror John F.Tierney (D) RichardTisei (R) Other UndecidedEmerson College September 2–4, 2014 500 ± 4.33% 43% 51% — 6%Emerson College June 12–18, 2014 253 ± 6.12% 40% 45% — 15%Emerson College April 3–7, 2014 326 ± 5.4% 44% 44% — 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTilt D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D October 30, 2014RCPLean D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTilt D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 6th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Seth Moulton 149,638 55.0 Republican Party (United States) Richard Tisei 111,989 41.1 Independent (United States) Chris Stockwell 10,373 3.8 n/a Write-ins 219 0.1 272,219 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 7 Massachusetts's 7th congressional district The 7th congressional district is located in eastern Massachusetts. It contains the northern three-quarters of the city of Boston, the city of Somerville and parts of the city of Cambridge. Incumbent Democrat Mike Capuano, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 83% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+31. Capuano considered running for Governor of Massachusetts in the 2014 election,Massachusetts http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/frustrated_in_congress_michael.html Frustrated in Congress, Michael Capuano still weighing Massachusetts gubernatorial run 14 May 2013 masslive.com July 22, 2013 however, he instead chose to run for re-election to the House.https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/09/26/rep-capuano-will-not-run-for-governor-instead-plans-seek-reelection/UPUZML8JFt0zvcOmdEVTeN/story.html Representative Michael Capuano will not run for governor September 26, 2013 September 26, 2013 The Boston Globe Frank Phillips Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike Capuano, incumbent U.S. Representative Green primary Candidates Disqualified Jason Lowenthal General election Lowenthal, the only minor party candidate to file to run, was told the 3,000 signatures on his petition were invalid because the petitions he was given and used to collect the signatures were for the primary election, rather than the petition designated for the general election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 7th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Capuano (incumbent) 142,133 98.3 n/a Write-ins 2,413 1.7 144,546 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 Massachusetts's 8th congressional district The 8th congressional district is located in eastern Massachusetts. It contains the southern quarter of the city of Boston and many of its southern suburbs. Incumbent Democrat Stephen Lynch, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 76% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+6. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Stephen Lynch, incumbent U.S. Representative General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 8th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Stephen Lynch (incumbent) 200,644 98.7 n/a Write-ins 2,707 1.3 203,351 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 9 2014 Massachusetts's 9th congressional district election Massachusetts presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts#District 9 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts#District 9 2016 x150px File:William Keating 112th Congress Portrait.jpg Bill Keating Democratic Party (US) 140,413 54.9% File:3x4.svg John Chapman Republican Party (US) 114,971 45.0% U.S. Representative William R. Keating Democratic Party (US) William R. Keating Democratic Party (US) 200px File:2014 MA-09 election results.svg Municipality results Keating: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% #244079 >90% Chapman: #ed8883 50–60% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% Massachusetts's 9th congressional district The 9th congressional district is located in eastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the South Coast. It contains all of Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties and parts of Bristol and Plymouth counties. Incumbent Democrat Bill Keating, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+5. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bill Keating, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Chapman, former State Industrial Accidents Commissioner, Reagan White House Aide and Attorney Eliminated in primary Mark Alliegro, biologistMassachusetts http://www.markalliegroforcongress.org/index.php/component/content/article?id=98 Scientist and Educator Mark Alliegro Announces Candidacy for Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District markalliegroforcongress.org January 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140109212716/http://www.markalliegroforcongress.org/index.php/component/content/article?id=98 January 9, 2014 dead Vincent Cogliano Jr, Plymouth County GOP Chair Dan Shores, attorneyPolitics1 - Online Guide to Massachusetts Elections, Candidates & Politics Results Republican primary results Massachusetts Republican Party John Chapman 9,567 32.3 Massachusetts Republican Party Mark Alliegro 9,049 30.6 Massachusetts Republican Party Daniel Shores 6,973 23.6 Massachusetts Republican Party Vincent Anthony Cogliano, Jr. 3,917 13.2 Massachusetts Republican Party All Others 69 0.2 29,575 100.0 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror William R.Keating (D) JohnChapman (R) Other UndecidedEmerson College October 26–29, 2014 400 ± 4.85% 46% 41% 13%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 6–7, 2014 343 ± 5.25% 40% 45% — 16% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLikely D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely D October 30, 2014RCPLean D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely D November 4, 2014 Results Massachusetts's 9th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Bill Keating (incumbent) 140,413 54.9 Republican Party (United States) John Chapman 114,971 45.0 n/a Write-ins 157 0.1 255,541 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) References External links U.S. House elections in Massachusetts, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets United States House of Representatives 2014 Massachusetts