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Essex, Middlesex County, MA September 16, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 6; Democratic Party Voter Information

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Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John F. Tierney Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Candidate for Re-nomination
  • JD, Suffolk University, 1976
  • BA, Political Science, Salem State College, 1973
  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1997-present
  • Attorney, Tierney, Kalis and Lucas
  • Member/President, Salem Chamber of Commerce, 1976-1996
  • Trustee, Salem State College, 1992-1997
Priorities:
  • Education and job training
  • Health and retirement
  • Security at home and internationally

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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.

Official Information

U.S. House of Representatives

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Nonpartisan Information

Project Vote-Smart

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