Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District
As of October 19, 2026, Massachusetts's 8th congressional district (MA-8) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Stephen Lynch, a Democrat who has served in the House since 2001. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. As of Monday, October 19, 2026, Election Day is 15 days away. Referandom does not list candidates; the Massachusetts election office publishes them.
Representative Serving Now
Stephen F. LynchDemocrat, MA-8, term ends January 3, 2027
How Did Stephen Lynch Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Stephen Lynch (D-MA) has voted Yea or Nay on 314 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 21 (6.3%). Lynch voted with the majority of Democrats 94% of the time.
- Stephen Lynch (D-MA) voted Yea on S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 314).
- Stephen Lynch (D-MA) voted Yea on H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 313).
- Stephen Lynch (D-MA) voted Nay on H.J.Res. 213 on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 311).
From the roll calls of the Clerk of the House. Every Vote by Stephen F. Lynch →
On the Ballot November 3, 2026
- The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
- Referandom does not list candidates, polls or forecasts; the Massachusetts election office publishes the candidates.
- District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. This is the district of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
2026 Elections in Massachusetts → Every Seat on the Ballot in 2026 →
Other Districts in Massachusetts
- MA-1 Richard E. Neal (D)
- MA-2 James P. McGovern (D)
- MA-3 Lori Trahan (D)
- MA-4 Jake Auchincloss (D)
- MA-5 Katherine M. Clark (D)
- MA-6 Seth Moulton (D)
- MA-7 Ayanna Pressley (D)
- MA-9 William R. Keating (D)
Massachusetts's Senators
- Elizabeth Warren (D), term ends January 3, 2031
- Edward J. Markey (D), term ends January 3, 2027
Senators represent the whole state, every district alike.
Questions About Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District
Who Represents Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District?
As of October 19, 2026, Massachusetts's 8th congressional district (MA-8) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Stephen Lynch, a Democrat who has served in the House since 2001.
Is Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District on the Ballot in 2026?
Yes. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. Referandom does not list candidates; the Massachusetts election office publishes them.
How Did Stephen Lynch Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Stephen Lynch (D-MA) has voted Yea or Nay on 314 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 21 (6.3%). Lynch voted with the majority of Democrats 94% of the time.
How Many Congressional Districts Does Massachusetts Have?
Massachusetts has 9 congressional districts in the 119th Congress, each with one seat in the House of Representatives. Its senators are Elizabeth Warren (D) and Edward J. Markey (D).
More About Massachusetts in Congress
Members, seats and terms from Congress.gov, the Clerk of the House and the congress-legislators project; votes from the Clerk's roll calls, current through .
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Referandom. (2026, September 16). Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District: Who Represents It. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/districts/ma-8