2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts 2014 All 9 Massachusetts seats in the United States House of Representatives November 6, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) 10 9 1 1,544,103 66.04% 8.56% Republican Party (United States) 0 0 693,624 29.67% 9.18% 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts results map.svg Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% #002b84 90>% Democratic Party (United States) TBD The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Massachusetts, a loss of one seat following the 2010 census,https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2011/Chapter177 Acts of 2011: Chapter 177: An Act Establishing Congressional Districts, Approved November 21, 2011 November 28, 2011 General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to be codified at 57 1 for service in the 113th Congress from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2015. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. The candidate elected in each of the state's congressional districts was a member the Democratic Party.https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2012/in-the-states.html In the States The New York Times 2018-03-02 Primary elections were held on September 6, 2012.http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2012_State_Election_Calendar.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20111028142812/http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2012_State_Election_Calendar.pdf dead October 28, 2011 2012 Massachusetts State Primary and State Election Schedule August 16, 2011 William Francis Galvin William F. Galvin This primary was on a Thursday, which is rare in Massachusetts, and it was moved from Tuesday, September 18, 2012, because of a conflicting religious holiday.http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/11/massachusetts-hold-rare-thursday-primary-election-next-year/dqfzG24gDI6Ezgs0scqJkL Massachusetts to hold rare Thursday primary election next year Johnson Glen The Boston Globe November 11, 2011 November 28, 2011May 2026 medicmedic 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts, 2012Massachusetts House Election Results 2012 - Map, District Results, Live Updates - POLITICO.comPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 1,544,103 66.04% 9 -1 Republican 693,624 29.67% 0 — Libertarian 16,668 0.71% 0 — Independents 83,580 3.57% 0 — Totals 2,337,975 100.00% 9 -1 District 1 Massachusetts's 1st congressional district Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district Democrat Richard Neal, who has represented the 2nd district since 1989, was redistricted into the 1st district.http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/2011_1107redistricting_throws_us_reps_keating_lynch_into_faceoff Redistricting throws U.S. Reps. Keating, Lynch into faceoff Chris Cassidy Boston Herald November 7, 2011 November 7, 2011 He ran for re-election.http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/12/neal_and_olver_will_seek_re-el.html Neal and Olver will seek re-election to Congress in 2012 December 1, 2010 September 26, 2011 The Republican John Appleton Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Richard Neal, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Andrea F. Nuciforo Jr., Middle Berkshire Register of Deeds and former state senatorhttp://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_19202551 Nuciforo renews plans for Congress October 27, 2011 October 28, 2011 The Berkshire Eagle April 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406194025/http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_19202551 dead Bill Shein, writerhttp://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20120117attleboro_man_announces_congressional_run 2 Mass. men announce plans for congressional runs January 17, 2012 January 17, 2012 Boston Herald Associated Press Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party Richard Neal (incumbent) 40,295 65.5 Massachusetts Democratic Party Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. 15,159 24.6 Massachusetts Democratic Party Bill Shein 6,059 9.8 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 33 0.1 61,546 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe D November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe D November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, 2012http://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/search/year_from:2012/year_to:2012/office_id:5/stage:General PD43+ » Search ElectionsThe totals do not include Blank/Scatterings Ballots although they were reported. Massachusetts Democratic Party Richard Neal (incumbent) 261,936 98.4 n/a Write-ins 4,197 1.6 266,133 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 2 Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district Since 1991, Democrat John Olver, has represented the 1st district, most of which remains in the proposed new 1st district. He was to have been redistricted to the 2nd district, except that he announced his retirement two weeks before the new districts were proposed.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/massachusetts-congressman-john-olver-says-he-will-retire-at-end-of-term/2011/10/26/gIQAM0tAKM_story.html Massachusetts congressman John Olver says he will retire at end of term October 26, 2011 October 27, 2011 The Washington PostJune 2021 medicmedic Democrat Jim McGovern, who was redistricted from the 3rd district, ran for re-election.http://www.gazettenet.com/2011/12/02/meet-and-greet-us-rep-james-mcgovern-begins-wooing-new-constituents U.S. Rep. James McGovern begins wooing his potential constituents December 2, 2011 February 23, 2012 Daily Hampshire Gazette Ben Storrow Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim McGovern, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary William Feegbeh Declined John Olver, incumbent U.S. Representative Dennis Rosa, state representative Primary results Democratic primary resultshttp://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/09/06/list-winners-massachusetts-primary-races/KOoeQVUwHa8aQtnVU8EobN/story.html A list of winners in Massachusetts primary races AP Boston.com September 7, 2012 September 14, 2012May 2026 medicmedic Massachusetts Democratic Party James McGovern (incumbent) 24,375 91.3 Massachusetts Democratic Party William Feegbeh 2,265 8.5 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 44 0.2 26,684 100.0 Republican primary Declined Gregg Lisciotti, real estate developer Dean Mazzarella, Mayor of Leominster General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party Jim McGovern (incumbent) 259,257 98.5 n/a Write-ins 4,078 1.5 263,335 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 3 Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district Massachusetts's 5th congressional district Democrat Niki Tsongas, who was redistricted from the 5th district, ran for re-election.http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x192353797/Tsongas-enjoys-early-fundraising-lead-over-Golnik Tsongas enjoys early fundraising lead over Golnik April 22, 2012 May 7, 2012 The Eagle-Tribune Brian Messenger She was unopposed in the primary. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Niki Tsongas, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party Nicola Tsongas (incumbent) 24,105 99.2 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 196 0.8 24,301 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jon Golnik, business consultant and nominee for the 5th district in 2010http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1750828477/Golnik-looks-for-2012-rematch-with-Tsongas Golnik looks for 2012 rematch with Tsongas December 24, 2011 February 13, 2012 The Eagle-Tribune Brian Messenger Eliminated in primary Tom Weaver, businessman and candidate for the 5th district in 2010http://westford.patch.com/articles/westford-man-seeks-seat-in-congress Westford Man Seeks Seat in Congress February 23, 2012 May 7, 2012 Westford, MA Patch Andrew Sylvia Primary results Republican primary results Massachusetts Republican Party Jonathan Golnik 12,928 66.3 Massachusetts Republican Party Thomas Weaver 6,527 33.5 Massachusetts Republican Party Write-ins 38 0.2 19,493 100.0 General election Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NikiTsongas (D) JonGolnik (R) UndecidedStinson (R-Golnik)Stinson (R-Golnik) September 16, 2012 549 ± 4.0% 52% 45% 3% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party Niki Tsongas (incumbent) 212,119 65.9 Massachusetts Republican Party Jon Golnik 109,372 34.0 n/a Write-ins 262 0.1 321,753 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 4 Massachusetts's 4th congressional district Democrat Barney Frank, who has represented the 4th district since 1981, retired rather than run for re-election.http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/11/barney-frank-to.php Barney Frank Announces Retirement From Congress November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 National Journal Jessica Taylor https://web.archive.org/web/20111130005018/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/11/barney-frank-to.php November 30, 2011 dead mdy-all Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joseph Kennedy III, Middlesex County assistant district attorneyhttp://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/02/16/joseph-kennedy-iii-announce-congressional-campaign-tomorrow/Ff3XVbq3kRGGb9mtIfhB8J/story.html Joseph Kennedy III announces congressional campaign February 16, 2012 February 17, 2012 The Boston Globe Glen Johnson Travis Andersen Martine Powers Eliminated in primary Rachel Brown, LaRouche activist and candidate for this seat in 2010http://needham.patch.com/articles/former-frank-challenger-joins-2012-race Former Frank Challenger Joins 2012 Race February 14, 2012 May 7, 2012 Needham, MA Patch Melanie Graham Herb Robinson, software engineerDemocrat Robinson out of US Senate race http://itemlive.com/articles/2011/12/16/updates/updates15.txt https://archive.today/20120709152716/http://itemlive.com/articles/2011/12/16/updates/updates15.txt dead July 9, 2012 December 16, 2011 Associated Press Withdrawn Paul Heroux, businessmanhttp://attleboro.patch.com/articles/attleboro-man-quits-congressional-race Attleboro Man Quits Congressional Race Declined Ruth Balser, state representativehttp://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/news/x720469121/Frank-s-exit-puts-long-held-seat-up-for-grabs Frank's exit puts long-held seat up for grabs November 29, 2011 December 5, 2011 Billerica Minuteman Kyle Cheney Colleen QuinnAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Michael Burstein, author and member of the Brookline Town Meetinghttp://brookline.patch.com/articles/michael-burstein-pulls-out-of-fourth-district-race Michael Burstein No Longer Exploring Fourth District Race May 2, 2012 May 7, 2012 Brookline, MA Patch Grahame Turner Cynthia Creem, state senatorhttp://www.patriotledger.com/your_vote/election-1/x123109476/Newtons-Cindy-Creem-Im-not-running-for-Congress Newton's Cindy Creem: I'm not running for Congress January 9, 2012 January 9, 2012 The Patriot Ledger Chloe GotsisAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot William A. Flanagan, Mayor of Fall Riverhttp://www.heraldnews.com/news/x449147914/Mayor-Will-Flanagan-says-he-wont-run-for-Congress Mayor Will Flanagan says he won't run for Congress January 9, 2012 January 11, 2012 The Herald News Will Richmond Barney Frank, incumbent U.S. Representative Deborah Goldberg, former chair of the Brookline Board of Selectmenhttp://www.tauntongazette.com/campaign2010/fourthcongress/x2079018979/Several-Democrats-deciding-not-to-run-for-Franks-seat Several Democrats deciding not to run for Frank's seat January 9, 2012 January 10, 2012 Taunton Daily Gazette Teddy ApplebaumAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Alan Khazei, co-founder of the City Year non-profit Jesse Mermell, Brookline Selectwomanhttp://www.heraldnews.com/campaign2010/fourthcongress/x2079018136/Brookline-selectwoman-Mermell-I-will-not-run-for-Barney-Franks-seat Brookline selectwoman Mermell: I will not run for Barney Frank's seat January 9, 2012 January 9, 2012 The Herald NewsAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Marc Pacheco, state senatorhttp://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x1707727767/PARTY-LINES-Kennedy-may-run-for-Congress PARTY LINES: Kennedy may run for Congress January 8, 2012 January 9, 2012 Taunton Daily Gazette Gerry Tuoti Michael P. Ross, Boston City Councilorhttp://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1398216 Mike Ross quits race for 4th seat January 23, 2012 January 24, 2012 Boston Herald Dave Wedge James Segel, former state representativehttp://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/11/28/scramble_on_to_fill_retiring_us_rep_franks_seat/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120105103137/http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/11/28/scramble_on_to_fill_retiring_us_rep_franks_seat/ dead January 5, 2012 Scramble on to fill retiring US Rep. Frank's seat November 28, 2011 December 14, 2011 The Boston Globe Steve Leblanc David Simas, former policy adviser to Governor Deval Patrickhttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/11/the-field-to-replace-frank-041114 The field to replace Frank November 28, 2011 December 14, 2011 Politico David Catanese Sam Sutter, Bristol County district attorneyhttp://www.patriotledger.com/news/x117256411/Bristol-County-DA-intends-to-seek-9th-District-seat-in-Congress Bristol County DA intends to seek 9th District seat in Congress January 12, 2012 February 7, 2012 The Herald News Will Richmond James E. Timilty, state senator Setti Warren, mayor of Newtonhttp://articles.boston.com/2011-11-29/yourtown/30455350_1_hat-ring-middle-class https://archive.today/20120710025048/http://articles.boston.com/2011-11-29/yourtown/30455350_1_hat-ring-middle-class dead July 10, 2012 Newton Mayor Setti Warren won't throw hat into Congressional ring November 29, 2011 December 2, 2011 The Boston Globe Derek McLean Mike Rodrigues, state senatorhttp://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120423/NEWS/204230330/1018/OPINION Rodrigues to kick off re-election bidAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot James Vallee, state representativehttp://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20120414once_a_high-ranking_democrat_vallee_opts_against_11th_term_in_house/srvc=home&position=recent Once a high-ranking Democrat, Vallee opts against 11th term in HouseAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party Joseph P. Kennedy, III 36,557 90.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party Rachel Brown 2,635 6.5 Massachusetts Democratic Party Herb Robinson 6,059 3.4 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 73 0.1 45,324 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Sean Bielat, technology executive and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x2062851868/GOP-s-Sean-Bielat-making-a-second-bid-for-4th-Congressional-District-seat GOP's Sean Bielat making 2nd bid for 4th congressional district seat January 17, 2012 January 17, 2012 The Patriot Ledger Associated Press Eliminated in primary Elizabeth Childs, psychiatrist and member of the Brookline School Committeehttp://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/brookline/2011/09/brookline_school_committee_mem.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110926214238/http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/brookline/2011/09/brookline_school_committee_mem.html dead September 26, 2011 Brookline School Committee member readies run against Barney Frank September 9, 2011 September 26, 2011 The Boston Globe Andreae Downs David Steinhof, dentisthttp://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1942602695/Fall-River-dentist-Durfee-grad-David-Steinhof-to-run-for-Congress Fall River dentist, Durfee grad David Steinhof to run for Congress May 2, 2012 May 7, 2012 The Herald News Will Richmod Declined Jay Barrows, state representative Brian Herr, former Hopkinton Selectman Richard J. Ross, state senatorhttp://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_1128gop_jockeying_for_franks_seat_begins/ GOP jockeying for Frank's seat begins November 28, 2011 December 2, 2011 Boston Herald Dave Wedge Chris CassidyAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Tom Wesley, businessman and nominee for the 2nd district in 2010http://www.milforddailynews.com/topstories/x1178214132/Local-towns-brace-for-freshman-rep-after-Frank-says-he-wont-run Local towns brace for freshman rep after Frank says he won't run November 29, 2011 December 24, 2011 The Milford Daily News Lester Black May 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120524211619/http://www.milforddailynews.com/topstories/x1178214132/Local-towns-brace-for-freshman-rep-after-Frank-says-he-wont-run dead Primary results Republican primary results Massachusetts Republican Party Sean Bielat 14,834 73.2 Massachusetts Republican Party Elizabeth Childs 2,735 13.5 Massachusetts Republican Party David L. Steinhof 2,669 13.2 Massachusetts Republican Party Write-ins 25 0.1 20,263 100.0 General election Endorsements Sean Bielat (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029050749/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates/ 29 October 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JosephKennedy III (D) SeanBielat (R) Other UndecidedUMass Lowell/Boston HeraldUMass Lowell/Boston Herald February 2–8, 2012 408 ± 6.4% 60% 28% 4% 7% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 4th congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party Joseph Kennedy III 221,303 61.1 Massachusetts Republican Party Sean Bielat 129,936 35.9 Independent (United States) David Rosa 10,741 3.0 n/a Write-ins 265 0.1 362,245 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 5 Massachusetts's 5th congressional district Massachusetts's 7th congressional district Democrat Ed Markey was redistricted from the 7th district, having represented it since 1976. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ed Markey, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party Ed Markey (incumbent) 38,196 99.2 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 316 0.8 38,512 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Tierney, consulting actuaryhttp://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/09/06/tom-tierney-wins-district-gop-primary/4bPW767glJc477S8oZhqrO/story.html Tom Tierney wins 5th District GOP primary dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120909190310/http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/09/06/tom-tierney-wins-district-gop-primary/4bPW767glJc477S8oZhqrO/story.html September 9, 2012 September 13, 2012 mdy-all Eliminated in primary Frank John Addivinola Jr., attorney Jeff Semon, financial consultanthttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Republican-Announces-Longshot-Bid-in-Massachusetts-206654-1.html Republican Announces Longshot Bid in Massachusetts June 21, 2011 September 26, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Withdrawn Gerry Dembrowski, physician and nominee for the 7th district in 2010http://stoneham.patch.com/articles/letter-to-the-editor-dembrowski-vying-for-2012-7th-congressional-post Letter to the Editor: Dembrowski Vying for 2012 7th Congressional District Post August 10, 2011 September 26, 2011 Stoneham Patch https://web.archive.org/web/20120425150542/http://stoneham.patch.com/articles/letter-to-the-editor-dembrowski-vying-for-2012-7th-congressional-post April 25, 2012 dead Primary results Republican primary results Massachusetts Republican Party Tom Tierney 4,789 41.2 Massachusetts Republican Party Frank John Addivinola, Jr. 3,531 30.3 Massachusetts Republican Party Jeffrey Semon 3,250 27.9 Massachusetts Republican Party Write-ins 65 0.6 11,635 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party Ed Markey (incumbent) 257,490 75.5 Massachusetts Republican Party Tom Tierney 82,944 24.3 n/a Write-ins 675 0.2 341,109 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 6 2012 Massachusetts's 6th congressional district election Massachusetts presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts#District 6 2014 x150px File:John F Tierney congressional portrait 2009 (cropped).jpg John F. Tierney Democratic Party (US) 180,942 48.3% File:Richardtisei.jpg Richard Tisei Republican Party (US) 176,612 47.1% U.S. Representative John F. Tierney Democratic Party (US) John F. Tierney Democratic Party (US) 200px File:2012 general election in Massachusetts' 6th congressional district by municipality.svg Municipality results Tierney: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Tisei: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80%Massachusetts's 6th congressional district At the time of the election, Democrat John F. Tierney had represented the 6th district since 1997. Daniel Fishman, a Libertarian candidate, who has never run for office before also ran. Map changes incumbents' terrain http://archive.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/11/08/map_changes_incumbents_terrain/ Frank Phillips Noah Bierman Boston.com November 8, 2011 November 8, 2011 Veteran and military commentator Seth Moulton considered running in the general election as an independent, but decided against it in July 2012, citing the short time frame left for him to mount a serious campaign.Massachusetts: Independent Seth Moulton Will Not Run http://atr.rollcall.com/massachusetts-independent-seth-moulton-will-not-run/ October 8, 2014 Roll Call July 23, 2012 October 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011082415/http://atr.rollcall.com/massachusetts-independent-seth-moulton-will-not-run/ dead Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John F. Tierney, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party John F. Tierney (incumbent) 28,395 98.2 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 517 1.8 28,912 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Richard R. Tisei, former Minority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2010 Withdrawn Bill Hudak, Tea Party-endorsed lawyer and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/03/tea_party_candi.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110629005328/http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/03/tea_party_candi.html dead June 29, 2011 Tea Party candidate says he'll try to unseat US Rep. Tierney again March 2, 2011 September 26, 2011 The Boston Globe Michael Levenson but withdrew on January 23, 2012, to pursue "a business opportunity".Hudak withdraws from Sixth District race http://itemlive.com/articles/2012/01/23/updates/updates13.txt https://archive.today/20120709063417/http://itemlive.com/articles/2012/01/23/updates/updates13.txt dead July 9, 2012 January 23, 2012 The Daily Item January 23, 2012 Primary results Republican primary results Massachusetts Republican Party Richard R. Tisei 18,331 99.0 Massachusetts Republican Party Write-ins 186 1.0 19,493 100.0 General election Endorsements Richard Tisei (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program Debates Complete video of debate, October 10, 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnTierney (D) RichardTisei (R) DanielFishman (L) UndecidedBoston Globe/UNHBoston Globe/UNH September 21–27, 2012 371 ± 5.1% 31% 37% 2% 30%North Star Opinion Research (R-YG Action)North Star Opinion Research (R-YG Action) September 25–26, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 37% 45% — 18%MassINC/WBURMassINC/WBUR September 8–10, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 46% 34% 7% 11%McLaughlin (R-Tisei)McLaughlin (R-Tisei) May 2–3, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 33% 40% — 27% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Lean R Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergLean R Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean R Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPLean R Flip November 4, 2012The HillLean R Flip November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 6th congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party John F. Tierney (incumbent) 180,942 48.3 Massachusetts Republican Party Richard Tisei 176,612 47.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Daniel Fishman 16,739 4.5 n/a Write-ins 514 0.1 374,807 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 7 Massachusetts's 7th congressional district Massachusetts's 8th congressional district In the redistricting Act, this district became a majority-minority district, increasing its reach over several minority precincts near Boston. Democrat Mike Capuano, who was redistricted from the 8th district, having represented it since 1999, ran for re-election.http://www.rollcall.com/news/capuano_wont_challenge_brown_seeking_re_election-208429-1.html Mike Capuano Won't Challenge Scott Brown, Seeking Re-election September 2, 2011 September 26, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike Capuano, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party Mike Capuano (incumbent) 32,445 98.6 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 446 1.4 32,891 100.0 Independents Karla Romero, founding President and CEO of the non-profit Mass Appeal International and a former Miss USA contestanthttp://www.votekarlaromero.com/index.html Karla Romero for Congress November 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120218202159/http://www.votekarlaromero.com/index.html February 18, 2012 dead General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 7th congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party Mike Capuano (incumbent) 210,794 83.4 Independent (United States) Karla Romero 41,199 16.3 n/a Write-ins 843 0.2 252,836 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 8 Massachusetts's 8th congressional district Massachusetts's 9th congressional district Democrat Stephen Lynch, who was redistricted from the old 9th district, ran in the 8th district.http://www.boston.com/yourtown/westwood/articles/2012/01/22/us_rep_stephen_lynch_tries_to_connect_with_south_suburbs_added_to_his_district/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123214/http://www.boston.com/yourtown/westwood/articles/2012/01/22/us_rep_stephen_lynch_tries_to_connect_with_south_suburbs_added_to_his_district/ dead March 4, 2016 Lynch out for meet-and-greet January 22, 2012 Boston Globe Democrat William R. Keating, who was redistricted from the old MA 10 10th district, announced that he would move to Cape Cod, and run there, putting him in the new 9th district (most of which includes his incumbent district) instead of competing against Lynch. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Stephen Lynch, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined William R. Keating, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party Stephen Lynch (incumbent) 29,352 98.8 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 369 1.2 29,721 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joe Selvaggi, US Navy veteran of the first Gulf War and small business owner Eliminated in primary Matias Temperley, Iraq War veteran and studenthttp://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x123147500/Iraq-War-vet-from-Quincy-hopes-to-unseat-U-S-Rep-Stephen-Lynch Iraq War vet from Quincy hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch February 4, 2012 February 7, 2012 The Patriot Ledger Jack Encarnacao Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Republican Party Joe Selvaggi 5,968 59.1 Massachusetts Republican Party Matias Temperley 4,081 40.4 Massachusetts Republican Party Write-ins 47 0.5 10,096 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 8th congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party Stephen Lynch (incumbent) 263,999 76.1 Massachusetts Republican Party Joe Selvaggi 82,242 23.7 n/a Write-ins 570 0.2 346,811 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party District 9 Massachusetts's 9th congressional district Massachusetts's 10th congressional district There was no incumbent currently residing in this district, but incumbent Democrat William R. Keating, who has represented most of the district for the last two years when it was the MA 10 10th district, has a summer home there. As discussed above, he moved to the 9th District. Bristol County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee William R. Keating, incumbent Eliminated in primary Sam Sutter, Bristol County District Attorney Declined Mark Montigny, state senatorCassidy Chris Battle lines drawn http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1380545 November 19, 2011 Boston Herald November 13, 2011 William A. Flanagan, Mayor of Fall River Scott W. Lang, former mayor of New Bedfordhttps://archive.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/29/redistricting_creates_new_challenge_for_us_rep_william_r_keating/ Redrawn district complicates Keating's bid for reelection January 29, 2012 February 23, 2012 The Boston Globe Robert Preer https://web.archive.org/web/20120223070135/http://articles.boston.com/2012-01-29/news/30676610_1_minority-majority-district-new-congressional-district-4th-district February 23, 2012 live Therese Murray, President of the Massachusetts Senate Robert O'Leary, former state senatorhttp://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120215/NEWS11/120219861 https://archive.today/20120904073308/http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120215/NEWS11/120219861 dead September 4, 2012 O'Leary not running for Congressional seat February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012 Cape Cod Times George Brennan Primary results Democratic primary results Massachusetts Democratic Party William Richard Keating (incumbent) 31,366 59.1 Massachusetts Democratic Party Samuel Sutter 21,675 40.8 Massachusetts Democratic Party Write-ins 47 0.1 53,088 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Christopher Sheldon, businessmanhttp://www.heraldnews.com/news/x441969269/A-Plymouth-Republican-to-join-9th-Congressional-district-race A Plymouth Republican to join 9th Congressional district race January 20, 2012 January 20, 2012 The Herald News Will Richmond Eliminated in primary Adam Chaprales, former Sandwich Selectmanhttp://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120421/NEWS/204210327 https://archive.today/20120724062731/http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120421/NEWS/204210327 dead July 24, 2012 Chaprales eyes congressional seat April 21, 2012 April 24, 2012 Cape Cod Times George Brennan Declined Timothy Cruz, Plymouth County District AttorneyBrennan George New Cape district fires up field, Republicans http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111109/NEWS/111090344 https://archive.today/20130118191419/http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111109/NEWS/111090344 dead January 18, 2013 November 19, 2011 Cape Cod Times November 9, 2011 Vinny deMacedo, state representative Thomas Hodgson, Bristol County Sheriff Jeff Perry, former state representative 2010 Republican nominee for Massachusetts' 10th congressional district will not run. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Massachusetts's 9th congressional district, 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party William R. Keating (incumbent) 212,754 58.7 Massachusetts Republican Party Christopher Sheldon 116,531 32.2 Independent (United States) Daniel Botelho 32,655 9.0 n/a Write-ins 465 0.1 359,060 100.0 Massachusetts Democratic Party See also United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2012 References 2 External links Elections Division of the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Massachusetts U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Massachusetts from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Local politics at The Boston Herald https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2011/Chapter177 Acts of 2011: Chapter 177: An Act Establishing Congressional Districts, Approved November 21, 2011 November 28, 2011 General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2010 elections United States House elections in Massachusetts2012 2014 elections United States House of Representatives 2012 Massachusetts Category:Ed Markey