CivicIndex

2026 Race · Massachusetts

U.S. House (District 8)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Massachusetts is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Stephen Lynch (Democratic), Robert Burke (Republican), and Patrick Roath (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic), who has served since October 2001, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Robert Burke

Republican

Public Record Profile

Patrick Roath

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

Full profile →

Stephen F. Lynch

Democratic · Since October 2001

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HJRES.184

    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule...

  • HR.8666

    Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026

2026 Massachusetts U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Massachusetts in 2026?

Stephen Lynch (Democratic), Robert Burke (Republican), and Patrick Roath (Democratic). Stephen Lynch is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Massachusetts U.S. House (District 8) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Massachusetts and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Stephen F. Lynch, a Democratic, currently represents Massachusetts, serving since October 2001.

What committees does Stephen F. Lynch serve on?

Stephen F. Lynch serves on House Committee on Financial Services and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

Related

Other 2026 races in Massachusetts

Explore