2012 Mass. 6th District Race
Stories about the 6th Congressional District election in 2012.
Tisei Concedes 6th District Race To Tierney
Republican Richard Tisei has conceded the race for the 6th Congressional District to Democratic incumbent Rep. John Tierney.
Rep. Tierney Holds Off GOP's Tisei
Democratic U.S. Rep. John Tierney has been re-elected in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District despite a fierce challenge from Republican Richard Tisei, who will likely challenge the results.
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6th District Candidate's Final Ad: Quiet Beach At Sunset
The entire 30-second spot for Richard Tisei features a gentle tide rolling in at sunset on picturesque Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester.
John Tierney’s Fatally Flawed Strategy
WBUR's Democratic analyst says U.S. Rep. John Tierney has followed a reelection strategy that created a contest he could not win.
Rep. Tierney: GOP Attacks Distracting Voters From 'Real Issues'
Rep. John Tierney says the GOP's campaign against him is raising the "noise so loud" that issues are being ignored.
Tierney-Tisei Debate Marked By Heated Clashes
Tisei accused Rep. Tierney of being dishonest with voters about what he knew of an illegal offshore gambling ring run by two brothers-in-law.
Tisei: Rep. Tierney Lied And It 'Caught Up To Him'
Republican congressional candidate for the 6th Congressional District Richard Tisei says he's optimist about beating 16-year incumbent Democratic Rep. John Tierney.
Tisei Backers Outspending Tierney Supporters 8 To 1
The race has attracted $4.5 million from political action groups across the country, making it the most expensive congressional race in New England.
Outside Groups Spend Heavily In 6th District Race
Outside groups have poured more than $4.5 million into the race between Rep. John Tierney and Republican challenger Richard Tisei.
Tierney And Tisei Clash In Blistering Debate
Democratic U.S. Rep. John Tierney and Republican challenger Richard Tisei held their fourth debate Thursday night.
New Congressman Likely For Mass.: Tisei Expected To Beat Tierney
Few candidates enjoy the kind of “perfect storm” that enabled Sen. Brown to win his seat. But Richard Tisei, a moderate Republican, is riding a similar wave.
Tierney, Tisei Face Off In Testy 6th District Debate
The North Shore candidates' first debate was contentious nearly from the start.
Tierney Releases 6 Years Of Tax Returns
U.S. Rep. John Tierney has released six years of tax returns ahead of his first debate with his Republican challenger Richard Tisei.
Election 2012 Debate Schedule
A schedule of debates planned for the presidential and vice presidential race, the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts, and the state's 4th and 6th Congressional Districts.
Tierney Leads Tisei, But Electorate Still 'Soft'
Republicans consider the 6th Congressional District race the best chance they have of unseating a Democratic congressman in Massachusetts.
WBUR Poll: Tierney Leads Tisei In Tight Race
Democratic Rep. John Tierney leads his Republican challenger, former state Sen. Richard Tisei, by seven points, according to our new poll.
What's Really At Stake In The 6th District
Our Democratic analyst writes that the differences between the race's two main rivals are more fundamental than charges about their families.