Electoral history of Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill Jr.,

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for

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, from the 11th (1953–1963) and 8th districts (1963–1987),

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(1977–1987). O'Neill's 6 decade political career begun with his election to the

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in 1937 and ended with his retirement in 1987.

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