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Worcester, Hampden, Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex Counties, MA September 16, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 1; Democratic Party Voter Information

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Nov 3 10:24am, 99.6% of Precincts Reporting (254/255)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John W. Olver Click here for more information about this candidate 33,070 votes 79%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Public service
  • Member, U.S. House, 1991-present
  • Member, MA Senate, 1973-1991
  • Member MA House, 1968-1973
  • Ph.D., M.I.T., 1961
  • M.S., Tufts University, 1956
  • B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955
Priorities:
  • Disengage our troops from Iraq and bring our soldiers home.
  • Restore adherence to our Constitution's protections/principles.
  • Break our dependance on oil and reduce CO2 emissions.
Robert A. Feuer 8,647 votes 21%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Veteran

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  Candidates Answer Questions

The League of Women Voters of Massaschusetts has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Trade and Unemployment, Global Warning, and National Security.

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