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Massachusetts ballot

U.S. House Massachusetts District 8

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: September 1, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.34 · ProgressiveAttorney, union leader

Stephen Lynch is the incumbent U.S. House member from Massachusetts and former ironworker union president. He emphasizes fair wages and economic security for working families, education funding, healthcare access, environmental protection, and opposing Wall Street policies.

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Andrew Zylberfink ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Brianna Wu ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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UnenrolledFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kelechi Linardon ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Matthew Lynch ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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UnenrolledFirst-time candidateWithdrewSmall business

Michael Hammond ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEngineer

Michael Ruiz ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mohammad Dar ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Rasheed Walters is an unenrolled first-time candidate seeking election to U.S. House Massachusetts District 8.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewExecutive chef and business owner

Ray Alongi ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateVideographer

A videographer running for his first federal office, Burke advocates for voter integrity through ID requirements and immigration reform. He emphasizes job creation, public safety, and healthcare transparency.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.34 · ProgressiveAdvancedAttorney, union leader

Stephen Lynch is the incumbent U.S. House member from Massachusetts and former ironworker union president. He emphasizes fair wages and economic security for working families, education funding, healthcare access, environmental protection, and opposing Wall Street policies.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Patrick Roath is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedVideographer

A videographer running for his first federal office, Burke advocates for voter integrity through ID requirements and immigration reform. He emphasizes job creation, public safety, and healthcare transparency.

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