United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts, 2010

United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts, 2010

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All 10 Massachusetts seats in the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party Third party   Party Democratic Republican Independent Last election 10 seats, 100.0% 0 seats, 0.0% 0 seats, 0.0% Seats before 10 0 0 Seats won 10 0 0 Seat change Popular vote 1,335,738 808,305 80,212 Percentage 57.48% 38.85% 3.65% Swing 28.73% 26.63% 2.08%
Election results by district

The 2010 congressional elections in Massachusetts was held on November 2, 2010, to determine who would represent the state of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives. Massachusetts has ten seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013. All current representatives are member of the Democratic Party and none of the ten faced major party opposition in 2008.

The Democratic and Republican primaries took place on September 14, 2010. The general election was held on November 2, 2010. All ten Democratic candidates won. The candidates in the general election were:

Massachusetts's 1st congressional district covers roughly the northwest half of the state. It has been represented by Democrat John Olver since June, 1991.

Fundraising totals for Olver and Gunn are as of October 13, 2010. Totals for Engel are as of September 30. Source: Federal Election Commission

Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district lies in the south-central part of the state. It has been represented by Democrat Richard Neal since 1989.

The Republican Party nominee is Tom Wesley, who defeated Jay Fleitman in the September primary. Democrat Neal has not faced a Republican challenger since 1996.

As of October 13, 2010. Source: Federal Election Commission

Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district lies in the central and southeastern part of the state. It has been represented by Democrat Jim McGovern since 1997.

As of October 13, 2010. Source: Federal Election Commission