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Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Stephen Lynch (Democrat) was re-elected in Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Robert Burke 69.4% to 26.8%.
| Representative-elect | Stephen Lynch (D), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Stephen F. Lynch (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+15 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Stephen Lynch >99%, Robert Burke <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lynch (D) | 69.4% | 195,606 |
| Robert Burke (R) | 26.8% | 75,619 |
| Rasheed Nicholas Walters (I) | 3.8% | 10,579 |
89% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.