Massachusetts 's 13th Congressional District is a swing district in a swing state . Republican David Paterson defeats Democrat Mike Sink in the special election . That was a potent message in a district that 's one of the grayest in the nation . Republicans say the victory shows that Democrats are on the board with Obamacare . Campaign spending topped last year 's special state Senate election in Massachusetts .
Massachusetts 's 13th Congressional District is a swing district in a swing state . Republican David Paterson defeats Democrat Mike Sink in the special election . Republicans say the victory shows that Democrats are on the board with Obamacare . Campaign spending topped last year 's special state Senate election in Massachusetts .