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U.S. House seat · former district

Massachusetts's 12th District

3 elections since 1976: Democrats won 3, Republicans 0.

1980 election

Nov 4, 1980
  1. Gerry Studds (D) · won73.2%
  2. Paul V. Doane (R)26.8%

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Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

Every election for this seat

3 races since 1976.

YearWinnerRunner-upWon by
1980Gerry Studds (D)Paul V. Doane (R)46.4
1978Gerry Studds (D)—Unopposed
1976Gerry Studds (D)—Unopposed

Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)