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U.S. House District 8
2026 Massachusetts U.S. House — District 8 General Election · November 3, 2026
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2026 Democratic State Primary
Office: U.S. House — District 8
Stephen F. Lynch won (56%) against 1 opponent.
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FEC committee ID: C00366948
FEC committee name: STEPHEN LYNCH FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://stephenflynch.com/
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Back in Boston, he joined Local 7’s Executive Board, then ran for President of Local 7, and was elected as the youngest President in the history of the 2000 member union.
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Back in Boston, he joined Local 7’s Executive Board, then ran for President of Local 7, and was elected as the youngest President in the history of the 2000 member union.
In 1991, he graduated from Boston College Law School where he earned a law degree, passed the bar, then began a second career as a labor attorney representing unions and workers. His pro-bono work took him back to South Boston’s Old Colony public housing development where he represented tenants in their fight for better and safer living conditions.
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In 1991, he graduated from Boston College Law School where he earned a law degree, passed the bar, then began a second career as a labor attorney representing unions and workers. His pro-bono work took him back to South Boston’s Old Colony public housing development where he represented tenants in their fight for better and safer living conditions.
In 1994, Stephen’s experience in addressing the concerns of working people transformed into a career in public service when his neighbors elected him to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Fourteen months later, former Senate President William Bulger left the legislature, and, in a stunning special election result, Stephen was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate beating William Bulger Jr. in the primary. In the State Senate, he served as Chair of the Joint Committee on Commerce and Labor and led efforts to better safeguard worker rights, increase the minimum wage and promote responsible business development in the Commonwealth.
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In 1994, Stephen’s experience in addressing the concerns of working people transformed into a career in public service when his neighbors elected him to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Fourteen months later, former Senate President William Bulger left the legislature, and, in a stunning special election result, Stephen was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate beating William Bulger Jr. in the primary. In the State Senate, he served as Chair of the Joint Committee on Commerce and Labor and led efforts to better safeguard worker rights, increase the minimum wage and promote responsible business development in the Commonwealth.
In 1999, while a member of the State Senate, he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.
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In 1999, while a member of the State Senate, he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.
In October of 2001, following the passing of legendary Congressman John Joseph Moakley, Stephen was elected to Congress, winning a race against four fellow Senators. His primary election took place on September 11, 2001.
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In October of 2001, following the passing of legendary Congressman John Joseph Moakley, Stephen was elected to Congress, winning a race against four fellow Senators. His primary election took place on September 11, 2001.
I’ve spent my entire life fighting for working families, eighteen of those years spent in a pair of work boots as an Ironworker. And I’m proud to say that when I was elected to Congress, I never left my working class values behind.
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I’ve spent my entire life fighting for working families, eighteen of those years spent in a pair of work boots as an Ironworker. And I’m proud to say that when I was elected to Congress, I never left my working class values behind.
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While attending South Boston High School, he joined his father at Local 7 Ironworkers where he eventually became a journeyman Ironworker. He worked for 18 years helping to build the Boston skyline we see today. When work in Boston dried up, he traveled the country in search of work, sending money home to his family. His travels brought him to Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, New Mexico and New York. Working across the country helped to shape Stephen’s views on job safety and collective bargaining. He saw that the strength of the local union corresponded directly to safety on the job and he became more active in worker’s rights.
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While attending South Boston High School, he joined his father at Local 7 Ironworkers where he eventually became a journeyman Ironworker. He worked for 18 years helping to build the Boston skyline we see today. When work in Boston dried up, he traveled the country in search of work, sending money home to his family. His travels brought him to Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, New Mexico and New York. Working across the country helped to shape Stephen’s views on job safety and collective bargaining. He saw that the strength of the local union corresponded directly to safety on the job and he became more active in worker’s rights.
In Congress, Stephen is an active and engaged senior member. He serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, where he serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on National Security and is a member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations.
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In Congress, Stephen is an active and engaged senior member. He serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, where he serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on National Security and is a member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations.
Stephen grew up in the bricks of Boston’s public housing, worked for nearly 20 years as a structural Ironworker, became a labor leader, an attorney and a United States Congressman. He knows what it’s like to struggle and he fights every day to give everyone the chance to succeed.
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Stephen grew up in the bricks of Boston’s public housing, worked for nearly 20 years as a structural Ironworker, became a labor leader, an attorney and a United States Congressman. He knows what it’s like to struggle and he fights every day to give everyone the chance to succeed.
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In Congress, he is recognized as a leader on foreign policy and national security with a focus on keeping Americans safe at home and abroad. He has traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan more than any other member of Congress, performing oversight duties and in support of our troops serving in the region.
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In Congress, he is recognized as a leader on foreign policy and national security with a focus on keeping Americans safe at home and abroad. He has traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan more than any other member of Congress, performing oversight duties and in support of our troops serving in the region.
I’ve worked every day in Congress for policies that will make life better for you and your family – fair wages and economic security, funding for higher education, housing assistance, preserving Social Security, protecting against threats to our environment, and health care that is affordable and accessible.
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I’ve worked every day in Congress for policies that will make life better for you and your family – fair wages and economic security, funding for higher education, housing assistance, preserving Social Security, protecting against threats to our environment, and health care that is affordable and accessible.
Stephen is a senior member on the Committee on Financial Services where he is Chair of the Task Force on Financial Technology, and also serves on the National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittees as well as the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
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Stephen is a senior member on the Committee on Financial Services where he is Chair of the Task Force on Financial Technology, and also serves on the National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittees as well as the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
Our challenges are great, but my promise to you remains that same: I will go to Congress every day to fight for the people of our district and to be your voice in the halls of power. I will continue to be accessible to you, transparent in my work and unafraid to stand up on your behalf.
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Our challenges are great, but my promise to you remains that same: I will go to Congress every day to fight for the people of our district and to be your voice in the halls of power. I will continue to be accessible to you, transparent in my work and unafraid to stand up on your behalf.
In addition, he is proud to have recently been appointed to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has primary jurisdiction over transportation and other aspects of our national infrastructure. Through his seat on the Committee, Stephen is focused on results that will make life better for every working family, which includes rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure, roads and bridges. And, as the only member of the Transportation Committee from Massachusetts, he is committed to seeing that every part of our state benefits from upcoming infrastructure legislation.
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In addition, he is proud to have recently been appointed to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has primary jurisdiction over transportation and other aspects of our national infrastructure. Through his seat on the Committee, Stephen is focused on results that will make life better for every working family, which includes rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure, roads and bridges. And, as the only member of the Transportation Committee from Massachusetts, he is committed to seeing that every part of our state benefits from upcoming infrastructure legislation.
Because of Stephen’s core commitment to standing up for people, his constituents have sent him back to Congress in overwhelming numbers, with him consistently earning the highest number of votes of any member of Congress in Massachusetts.
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Because of Stephen’s core commitment to standing up for people, his constituents have sent him back to Congress in overwhelming numbers, with him consistently earning the highest number of votes of any member of Congress in Massachusetts.
Though he works in Washington during the week, he prides himself on his commitment to get home to the district when his work in Congress is done, attends town meetings and stays in close touch with all of the cities and towns in the 8th district.
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Though he works in Washington during the week, he prides himself on his commitment to get home to the district when his work in Congress is done, attends town meetings and stays in close touch with all of the cities and towns in the 8th district.
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Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Lynch | D | MA | Nay
Passed
Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Lynch | D | MA | Yea
Passed
Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Lynch | D | MA | Nay
Passed
Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Lynch | D | MA | Nay
Failed
Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Lynch | D | MA | No
Agreed to
Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Lynch | D | MA | No
Agreed to
Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Status: Agreed to
Lynch | D | MA | Aye
Passed
Stephen F. Lynch is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H RES 1438
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Status: Passed
Lynch | D | MA | No
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H2MA09072
Name: LYNCH, STEPHEN
Office: House
State: MA
District: 08
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $817344.23
Total disbursements: $664949.64
Cash on hand: $1241118.45
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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