May 25, 2013
Rep. Michael E. Capuano (D-Mass.)
- District: 7th District, Part of Boston and inner suburbs
- Residence: Somerville
- Born: January 9, 1952; Somerville, Mass.
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Family: Wife, Barbara Teebagy Capuano; two children
- Education: Dartmouth College, B.A. 1973 (psychology); Boston College, J.D. 1977
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Somerville Board of Aldermen, 1977-79; candidate for mayor of Somerville, 1979, 1981; Somerville Board of Aldermen, 1985-89; mayor of Somerville, 1990-99; sought Democratic nomination for Mass. secretary of state, 1994; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate (special election), 2009; U.S. House, 1999-present
- Elected: Elected: 1998 (8th term)
- Committee Assignments: Ethics; Financial Services (Financial Institutions & Consumer Credit; Housing and Insurance - Ranking Member); Transportation & Infrastructure (Aviation; Highways & Transit; Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials)
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State Information: 7th District, Part of Boston and inner suburbs
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Michael Capuano (D) | 210,794 | 83.4% |
| Karla Romero (I) | 41,199 | 16.3% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 82% | Mitt Romney: 16% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 82% | John McCain: 17% |
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