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2026 candidates we're tracking in MA-8
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Stephen F. Lynch
Democratic
Incumbent
Lynch grew up in Boston public housing and worked nearly 20 years as a structural ironworker before becoming a labor leader and attorney; he now represents Massachusetts' 8th District, per the campaign site.
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Robert Gerald Burke
Republican
Robert Gerald Burke is a Dedham Republican and Boston native who started a videography business, per Boston.com. He ran for this seat in 2024, emphasizing border security, and was unopposed on the certified Republican September 1 primary list, per Boston.com and his campaign materials.
About this race
Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Massachusetts primary is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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