1988Final results
1988 election for Massachusetts House District 82
Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts
Michael J. Rea Jr. (D) won with 65.3% of the vote, defeating Brion M. Cangiamila (R) by 30.5 points.
Michael J. Rea Jr.Democrat · winner · incumbent
65.3%9,975
Brion M. CangiamilaRepublican
34.7%5,309
15,284 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1988
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET