2012 Massachusetts House Race for District 8 - Candidates, Debates and Primary Results
This page displays the information for the Massachusetts house race in district 8. This includes candidates, dates, and political views. The tables below show the candidates for the general election with an option to compare those candidates after the primary. This is followed by the primary candidates and the number of political views we have for each representative. Selecting one of these representatives takes you to the profile for this candidate and a full list of their political positions, speeches, and controversies.
2012 Massachusetts House Race for District 8 - General Election Candidates
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| Primary Date | September 06, 2012 |
| General Date | November 06, 2012 |
| Incumbent | Michael Capuano |
| Incumbent Status | Seeking Re-election |
| Election Projection | Solid Democrat |
| Presidential Election | 2012 Election |
2012 Massachusetts House Race for District 8
Democrats - Primary Election
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 1 | Stephen Lynch | 34 |
Republicans - Primary Election
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59% | 5956 | Joe Selvaggi | 6 |
| 41% | 4074 | Matt Temperley | 4 |
Important Dates
| Date | Important Item |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2012 | Last day to register to vote in the March 6, 2012 primary election. |
| March 06, 2012 | Primary election date for the President. |
| August 17, 2012 | Last day to register to vote in the September 6, 2012 primary election. |
| September 06, 2012 | Primary election date for the House, and Senate. |
| November 06, 2012 | General election date - House, Senate, and President on the ballot. |
House District 8 in Massachusetts
Past Election Results
Past Election Results - Massachusetts District 8
Michael Capuano
98%
2010
0%
Michael Capuano
76%
2008
0%
Michael Capuano
79%
2006
0%
Michael E. Capuano
77%
2004
0%
Michael E. Capuano
72%
2002
0%
Michael E. Capuano
71%
2000
0%
Michael E. Capuano
82%
1998
12%
Philip Hyde III
Joseph P. Kennedy II
84%
1996
16%
R. Philip Hyde
Joseph P. Kennedy II
99%
1994
24%
R. Philip Hyde
Joseph P. Kennedy II
83%
1992
15%
R. Philip Hyde