In the general election , he faced off against Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor John Kerry .
Shamie won the Republican primary for the now - open seat , beating former U.S. Attorney General and Watergate icon Elliot Richardson .
In the general election , Shamie faced off against Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor John Kerry .
Shamie won the Republican primary for the now - open seat , beating former U.S. Attorney General and Watergate icon Elliot Richardson .