Former Rep. Mike Capuano

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Summary

CAPUANO, Michael Everett, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Somerville, Middlesex County, Mass., January 9, 1952; graduated from Somerville High School, Somerville, Mass., 1969; B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1973; J.D., Boston College Law School, Chestnut Hill, Mass., 1977; lawyer, private practice; chief legal counsel, joint committee on taxation, Massachusetts state legislature, 1978-1984; alderman, Somerville, Mass., 1977-1979; alderman-at-large, Somerville, Mass., 1985-1989; mayor of Somerville, Mass., 1990-1998; Democratic state committeeman, 1996; president, Massachusetts Municipal Association, 1998; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixth Congress and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1999-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Michael Everett Capuano
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: mike kahp-yoo-AH-no
Date of Birth: Jan. 9, 1952 (age: 72)
Place of Birth: Somerville, Mass.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hometown: Somerville, Mass.
Place of Residence: Somerville, Mass.
Previous Occupation: Attorney

Wikipedia

NNDB

Bloomberg

Family:

Married: Barbara Teebagy Capuano certified public accountant

2 children: Michael, Joseph

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

YouTube, campaign

Social Networking:

LinkedIn

YouTube, official

Press Releases

Official press releases »

Education

Boston College Law School - JD (1977)
Dartmouth College - BA (1973)
Somerville (Mass.) High School - Diploma (1969)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2013-Jan. 2, 2019) Defeated

Member, 7th Congressional District of Massachusetts
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1999-Jan. 2, 2013) Changed District

Member, 8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Election Results

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

7th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 98.62%
Democrat
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

7th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 80.72%
Democrat

Other, 1.37%
Non-designated
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

7th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 73.93%
Democrat

Karla Romero, 14.45%
Independent
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 98.05%
Democrat

Other, 1.95%
Non-designated
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 76.03%
Democrat

Other, 1.12%
Non-designated
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 78.73%
Democrat

Laura Garza, 7.81%
Socialist
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 76.85%
Democrat

Other, 1.03%
Non-designated
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 72.03%
Democrat
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 71.05%
Democrat
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

8th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Michael Everett Capuano (Mike), 81.72%
Democrat

Philip Hyde III, 11.59%
Republican

Andrea Morell, 3.98%
Socialist

Anthony A Schinella, 2.57%
Unenrolled

Employment History

Venable LLP (April 2022-)

Senior Policy Adviser
Foley & Lardner LLP (March 2019-Dec. 2021)

Public Affairs Director

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Own leadership PAC:

Mass PAC

Awards

Advocacy of Independent Higher Education Award (National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities) (2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Distinguished Community Health Champion Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, work:
mcapuano@venable.com

Main Office
600 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Phone: 202-344-4000
Fax: 202-344-8300
Direct phone: 202-344-4561
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

Foley & Lardner LLP (2020-2021)
Venable LLP (2022)

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Privately Financed Travel

17 trips taken between 2000 - 2017 costing $100,649

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2011 (Amendment), 2010, 2009, 2009 (Amendment), 2008, 2008 (Amendment), 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Termination: 2019
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Foreign Gifts

2/17/2009: six neckties from Italy ($420.00)

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $82,828.15
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Rep. Capuano hires a housing expert

Posted by Katie Barrows on Jan. 15, 2014
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