Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

District: 5th District, North and west Boston suburbs; Framingham
Residence: Malden
Born: July 11, 1946; Malden, Mass.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family: Wife, Susan Blumenthal
Education: Boston College, B.A. 1968; Boston College, J.D. 1972
Military Service: Army Reserve 1968-73
Political Highlights: Mass. House, 1973-77; U.S. House, 1976-present
Elected: Elected: 1976 (19th full term)
Committee Assignments: Energy & Commerce (Communications & Technology; Energy & Power; Oversight & Investigations); Natural Resources - Ranking Member

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State Information: 5th District, North and west Boston suburbs; Framingham

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent
2012	general	Edward Markey (D)	257,490	75.5%
2012	general	Thomas Tierney (R)	82,944	24.3%

Vote For President
Year	Democrat	Republican	Independent
2012	Barack Obama: 65%	Mitt Romney: 33%
2008	Barack Obama: 66%	John McCain: 32%

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Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)