Michael Everett "Mike" Capuano (born January 9, 1952) is an American politician and Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 8th District of Massachusetts (map). The district, which was once represented by John F. Kennedy and Tip O'Neill, includes the northern three-fourths of Boston, as well as Cambridge and Somerville. On September 18, 2009, he officially announced his candidacy in the special election ...
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Michael Everett "Mike" Capuano (born January 9, 1952) is an American politician and Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 8th District of Massachusetts (map). The district, which was once represented by John F. Kennedy and Tip O'Neill, includes the northern three-fourths of Boston, as well as Cambridge and Somerville. On September 18, 2009, he officially announced his candidacy in the special election to fill the Class 1 seat in the United States Senate made vacant by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. Prior to joining Congress Capuano served as Mayor and Alderman of Somerville, Massachusetts.
Capuano is a lifelong resident of Somerville. He was born to Rita Garvey Capuano and Andrew Capuano, Michael attended Somerville High School, and graduated in 1969. In 1973, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, and in 1977, a law degree from Boston College Law School. He specialized in tax law.
Serving the same seat his father...
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