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| | The Harvard Crimson :: Sports :: Capuano Prevails In Eighth District |
 | | SOMERVILLE--Michael E. Capuano, a small-town mayor who took on political heavyweights, won both the Democratic nomination for the Eighth Congressional District and his place in history last night. |
 | | Although Capuano never amassed a bankroll likemillionaire candidates John O'Connor andChristopher F.O. Gabrielli '81, enthusiasticsupport amongst his Somerville constituents mayhave influenced a district looking for a strongvoice. |
 | | Candidate Votes PercentageGeorge Bachrach 11,312 16%Michael E. Capuano 17,807 24%Marjorie O'Neill Clapprood 8,902 12%Raymond L. Flynn 12,208 17%Christopher F.O. Gabrieli'81 4,715 6%Thomas M. Keane'78 1,793 2%John O'Connor 9,735 13%Alex Rodriguez 1,299 2%Susan M. Tracy 2,172 3%Charles C. Yancey 2,979 5%81% of precincts reportedPhilip Hyde III was uncontested in the Republicanprimary. |
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