2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
January 26, 2023
The Massachusetts congressional elections of 2006 were held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The terms of all ten representatives to the United States House of Representatives were to expire on January 3, 2007, and therefore all were put up for contest. The winners of the elections served in the 110th United States Congress from January 3, 2007, to January 3, 2009.
2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
In this solidly liberal district based in western Massachusetts, incumbent Democratic Congressman John Olver ran for a ninth term in Congress. Olver faced independent candidate William Szych in the general election, whom he handily defeated to return to Congress for another term.
Massachusetts's 1st congressional district election, 2006
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Richard Neal has represented this liberal, south-central Massachusetts-based district since his initial election in 1988. Seeking a tenth term, Congressman Neal faced no opposition other than write-in candidates and easily won re-election.
Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district election, 2006
Congressman Jim McGovern, who built a reputation as an advocate for international human rights and as one of the most liberal members of Congress, has represented this solidly Democratic district since 1997. Facing no opposition in his bid for a sixth term, McGovern easily returned to Congress.
Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district election, 2006
Long-serving incumbent Democratic Congressman Barney Frank, first elected in 1980, was one of the first openly gay prominent politicians in American history. Congressman Frank represents a solidly liberal district that extends from the southern suburbs of Boston to the South Coast.
Massachusetts's 4th congressional district election, 2006
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Marty Meehan has represented this district that includes the northeastern suburbs of Boston since 1993, and he faced no opposition in his bid for an eighth term. Though Meehan was overwhelmingly re-elected, he did not fully serve out his term and resigned in July 2007 to become the Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Massachusetts's 5th congressional district election, 2006
Incumbent Democratic Congressman John Tierney, who was first elected in 1996 by defeating Republican Congressman Peter Torkildsen, sought a sixth term in Congress. Congressman Tierney faced Republican candidate Rick Barton in the general election, whom he was able to easily defeat.
Massachusetts's 6th congressional district election, 2006
This heavily liberal district, based in the northern and eastern suburbs of Boston, has been represented by incumbent Democratic Congressman Ed Markey since he was first elected in a 1976 special election. Congressman Markey sought a seventeenth term and faced no opponent in the general election, allowing him to return to Congress with ease.
Massachusetts's 7th congressional district election, 2006
This strongly liberal district based in the city of Boston and some of its suburbs, has been represented by Democratic Congressman Mike Capuano since he was first elected in 1998. Congressman Capuano faced no Republican opponent in his bid for a fifth term, but was easily re-elected over Socialist Workers Party candidate Laura Garza and garment worker.
Massachusetts's 8th congressional district election, 2006
Congressman Stephen Lynch has represented this staunchly liberal, south Boston district since a 2001 special election. Lynch has established a reputation as being a moderate-liberal in Congress, holding anti-abortion views that separate him from the mainstream of the Democratic Party. Congressman Lynch faced Republican candidate Jack Robinson in the general election and coasted towards a fourth term in Congress.
Massachusetts's 9th congressional district election, 2006
This district, the most moderate in the commonwealth, but still decidedly liberal, consists of the South Shore, Cape Cod, and the Islands, along with some southern parts of Metropolitan Boston. This district has been represented by Democratic Congressman Bill Delahunt for the past ten years. Delahunt, seeking a sixth term in Congress, ran against Republican businessman Jeff Beatty and independent candidate Peter White, whom he was able to crush in the general election.
Massachusetts's 10th congressional district election, 2006
2006 Primary Election Candidates on Secretary of the Commonwealth's site
2006 General Election Candidates on Secretary of the Commonwealth's site
January 26, 2023
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The Massachusetts congressional elections of 2006 were held on Tuesday November 7 2006 The terms of all ten representatives to the United States House of Representatives were to expire on January 3 2007 and therefore all were put up for contest The winners of the elections served in the 110th United States Congress from January 3 2007 to January 3 2009 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts 2004 November 7 2006 2008 All 10 Massachusetts seats in the United States House of Representatives Majority party Minority party Party Democratic RepublicanLast election 10 seats 100 0 0 seats 0 0 Seats before 10 0Seats won 10 0Seat changePopular vote 1 632 307 198 550Percentage 84 85 10 32 Swing 5 04 6 54 Democratic 60 69 70 79 90 gt Contents 1 Overview 2 District 1 3 District 2 4 District 3 5 District 4 6 District 5 7 District 6 8 District 7 9 District 8 10 District 9 11 District 10 12 See also 13 References 14 External linksOverview EditUnited States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts 2006 1 Party Votes Percentage Seats Democratic 1 632 307 84 85 10 Republican 198 550 10 32 0 Independents 92 800 4 82 0 Totals 1 923 657 100 00 10 District 1 Edit See also Massachusetts s 1st congressional district In this solidly liberal district based in western Massachusetts incumbent Democratic Congressman John Olver ran for a ninth term in Congress Olver faced independent candidate William Szych in the general election whom he handily defeated to return to Congress for another term Massachusetts s 1st congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic John Olver incumbent 158 057 76 40Independent William H Szych 48 574 23 48Write ins 253 0 12Total votes 206 884 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 2 Edit See also Massachusetts s 2nd congressional district Incumbent Democratic Congressman Richard Neal has represented this liberal south central Massachusetts based district since his initial election in 1988 Seeking a tenth term Congressman Neal faced no opposition other than write in candidates and easily won re election Massachusetts s 2nd congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Richard Neal incumbent 164 939 98 65Write ins 2 254 1 35Total votes 167 193 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 3 Edit See also Massachusetts s 3rd congressional district Congressman Jim McGovern who built a reputation as an advocate for international human rights and as one of the most liberal members of Congress has represented this solidly Democratic district since 1997 Facing no opposition in his bid for a sixth term McGovern easily returned to Congress Massachusetts s 3rd congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Jim McGovern incumbent 166 973 98 83Write ins 1 983 1 17Total votes 168 956 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 4 Edit See also Massachusetts s 4th congressional district Long serving incumbent Democratic Congressman Barney Frank first elected in 1980 was one of the first openly gay prominent politicians in American history Congressman Frank represents a solidly liberal district that extends from the southern suburbs of Boston to the South Coast Massachusetts s 4th congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Barney Frank incumbent 176 513 98 48Write ins 2 730 1 52Total votes 179 243 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 5 Edit See also Massachusetts s 5th congressional district Incumbent Democratic Congressman Marty Meehan has represented this district that includes the northeastern suburbs of Boston since 1993 and he faced no opposition in his bid for an eighth term Though Meehan was overwhelmingly re elected he did not fully serve out his term and resigned in July 2007 to become the Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell Massachusetts s 5th congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Marty Meehan incumbent 159 120 98 06Write ins 3 152 1 94Total votes 162 272 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 6 Edit See also Massachusetts s 6th congressional district Incumbent Democratic Congressman John Tierney who was first elected in 1996 by defeating Republican Congressman Peter Torkildsen sought a sixth term in Congress Congressman Tierney faced Republican candidate Rick Barton in the general election whom he was able to easily defeat Massachusetts s 6th congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic John Tierney incumbent 168 056 69 55Republican Richard W Barton 72 997 30 21Write ins 572 0 24Total votes 241 625 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 7 Edit See also Massachusetts s 7th congressional district This heavily liberal district based in the northern and eastern suburbs of Boston has been represented by incumbent Democratic Congressman Ed Markey since he was first elected in a 1976 special election Congressman Markey sought a seventeenth term and faced no opponent in the general election allowing him to return to Congress with ease Massachusetts s 7th congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Ed Markey incumbent 171 902 98 35Write ins 2 889 1 65Total votes 174 791 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 8 Edit See also Massachusetts s 8th congressional district This strongly liberal district based in the city of Boston and some of its suburbs has been represented by Democratic Congressman Mike Capuano since he was first elected in 1998 Congressman Capuano faced no Republican opponent in his bid for a fifth term but was easily re elected over Socialist Workers Party candidate Laura Garza and garment worker Massachusetts s 8th congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Mike Capuano incumbent 125 515 90 65Socialist Workers Laura Garza 12 449 8 99Write ins 491 0 35Total votes 138 455 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 9 Edit See also Massachusetts s 9th congressional district Congressman Stephen Lynch has represented this staunchly liberal south Boston district since a 2001 special election Lynch has established a reputation as being a moderate liberal in Congress holding anti abortion views that separate him from the mainstream of the Democratic Party Congressman Lynch faced Republican candidate Jack Robinson in the general election and coasted towards a fourth term in Congress Massachusetts s 9th congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Stephen Lynch incumbent 169 420 78 06Republican Jack Robinson 47 114 21 71Write ins 502 0 23Total votes 217 036 100 00Democratic holdDistrict 10 Edit See also Massachusetts s 10th congressional district This district the most moderate in the commonwealth but still decidedly liberal consists of the South Shore Cape Cod and the Islands along with some southern parts of Metropolitan Boston This district has been represented by Democratic Congressman Bill Delahunt for the past ten years Delahunt seeking a sixth term in Congress ran against Republican businessman Jeff Beatty and independent candidate Peter White whom he was able to crush in the general election Massachusetts s 10th congressional district election 2006 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Bill Delahunt incumbent 171 812 64 30Republican Jeff Beatty 78 439 29 36Independent Peter A White 16 808 6 29Write ins 143 0 05Total votes 267 202 100 00Democratic holdSee also EditUnited States House elections 2006 United States House election 2006 complete listReferences Edit Office of the Clerk U S House of Representatives Preceded by2004 elections United States House elections in Massachusetts2006 Succeeded by2008 electionsExternal links Edit2006 Primary Election Candidates on Secretary of the Commonwealth s site 2006 General Election Candidates on Secretary of the Commonwealth s site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts amp oldid 1114090532, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
