Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Robert Gerald Burke (R) vs. Stephen Lynch (D): Massachusetts' 8th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Robert Gerald Burke
Republican
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Stephen Lynch, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts
Stephen Lynch
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, MA-8, since 2001Voting record →
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Seat held by
(D) Stephen Lynch, since 2001
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District?

Robert Gerald Burke (R) vs. Stephen Lynch (D)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Stephen Lynch, since 2001

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District (MA-8, District 8). Find your district on the district map.

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