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U.S. House — Massachusetts's 8th District

The Race

6 candidates filed, 2 active for the 2026 House election in Massachusetts District 8. Party primary on Sep 1, 2026. General election on Nov 3, 2026. FEC Race ID: HMA082026.

Market (kalshi): R 5% · D 95%Rating: 270toWin · 2026-10-02
Primary
Sep 1, 2026
General
Nov 3, 2026
Candidates
2 active / 6 filed
Total Raised
$2.2M
Outside Spending
$594K
Total Spent
$2.4M
Cash on Hand
$862K
Incumbent
Stephen F. LynchD
Race Timeline
Primary
Today
General
Nominee
Robert G. BurkeR
Nominee
Bars end at the milestone each candidate exited — exact withdrawal dates aren't published, so they're placed at the primary. Dashed segment = upcoming; solid stops at today. 1 candidate with no reported fundraising is hidden.
Candidate Fundraising
Stephen F. LynchDInc.
Raised
$910K
Cash
$642K
District
Population
781,306
Median HH Income
$119K
Unemployment
5.0%
Bachelor's+
53.0%
Veterans
4.0%
Median Age
39.3
Mean HH Income
$162K
Poverty Rate
8.5%
HS or Higher
92.8%
Median Home Value
$639K
Median Rent
$2,161/mo
Owner-Occupied
60.9%
Under 18 / 65+
18.6% / 17.3%