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.

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Nov 7, 2012

Rep. John Tierney, left, and Richard Tisei, right. (AP Photos, File)

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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02:51Nov 7, 2012

Map: Mass. Town-By-Town Election Results

How'd your town vote? See here on our interactive map.

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Nov 7, 2012

Maps: Complete 2012 Election Results

Complete election day results for the 2012 presidential race and the state of Massachusetts.

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Nov 6, 2012

Democrat Elizabeth Warren gives her victory speech at her election party in the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel after defeating Sen. Scott Brown on Tuesday night. (Nicholas Dynan/WBUR)

Latest Updates: Election Day In Mass.

Follow along for WBUR's complete coverage of Election Day and Night.

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Nov 6, 2012

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.

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Nov 1, 2012

Democratic U.S. Rep. John Tierney talks with a reporter after his debate with Republican challenger Richard Tisei at WCVB-TV on Thursday. (Bill Greene/AP/The Boston Globe, Pool)

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.

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Oct 26, 2012

Rep. John Tierney at Petrillo’s Restaurant in Peabody, Mass. (Kathleen McNerney/WBUR)

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.

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05:38Oct 26, 2012

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.

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Oct 26, 2012

Republican Richard Tisei, former state senator and candidate for the 6th Congressional District, at Brothers Deli and Restaurant in Wakefield. (Kathleen McNerney/WBUR)

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.

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06:13Oct 25, 2012

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.

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02:54Oct 23, 2012

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.

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Oct 22, 2012

Democratic Rep. John Tierney, left, and Republican Richard Tisei, right, challengers for the 6th Congressional district seat. (AP File)

Tierney And Tisei Clash In Blistering Debate

Democratic U.S. Rep. John Tierney and Republican challenger Richard Tisei held their fourth debate Thursday night.

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03:42Oct 19, 2012

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.

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Oct 19, 2012

Tierney, Tisei Face Off In Testy 6th District Debate

The North Shore candidates' first debate was contentious nearly from the start.

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03:33Sep 27, 2012

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.

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Sep 27, 2012

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.