Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District (MA-8)
Last updated · 5 sources
Stephen Lynch, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.
The district includes parts of Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, and Suffolk counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 781,306, a median household income of $118,565, and a median age of 39.3. Of residents 25 and older, 53% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 8th District · Democrat
2026 election
Lynch has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026.
5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MA-8 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Thomas Roath | Democratic | $1,280,230 | $219,822 | Aug 12 |
| Stephen Lynch (incumbent) | Democratic | $910,160 | $642,256 | Aug 12 |
| Michael Hammond | Independent | $1,800 | $0 | Jun 30 |
| Robert G. Burke | 08 | $1,525 | -$16,966 | Sep 30 |
| Andrew 'Aj' Zylberfink | Democratic | $1,261 | -$118 | Mar 31 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 781,306
- Median household income
- $118,565
- Median age
- 39.3
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Massachusetts senators
Elizabeth WarrenU.S. Senator for Massachusetts · Democrat
Ed MarkeyU.S. Senator for Massachusetts · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026