1976Final results
1976 election for Massachusetts's 2nd District
U.S. House · Massachusetts
Edward P. Boland (D) won with 72.4% of the vote, defeating Thomas P. Swank (R) by 50.0 points.
Edward P. BolandDemocrat · winner
72.4%134,408
Thomas P. SwankRepublican
22.4%41,563
John D. McCarthyOther party
5.3%9,776
185,755 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET