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Massachusetts House District 8 Primary

Election Date:September 15, 2026Register by:August 26, 2026
Current holder:Stephen F. Lynch(Democratic)

The Massachusetts House District 8 Primary election on September 15, 2026, is a federal-level primary to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 8th congressional district. Voters will choose candidates who will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026.

About This Race

The Massachusetts House District 8 Primary election on September 15, 2026, is a federal-level primary to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 8th congressional district. Voters will choose candidates who will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
September 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 26, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 5, 2026
Early Voting Ends
September 11, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Massachusetts primary, registered voters must be enrolled in a political party or may enroll at the polls on election day. Voters can check their registration status, register online, or update their information through the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. Early voting is available in person from September 5 to September 11, 2026, and absentee ballots can be requested by mail with applications due by September 8, 2026.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Stephen F. Lynch

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts District 8

Biography

Stephen F. Lynch is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 8th congressional district, serving since 2001. A former ironworker and state senator, he is running for re-election to continue his work on labor, infrastructure, and financial services policy.

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Republican

Jonathan A. L. Parker

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts District 8

Biography

Jonathan A. L. Parker is a small business owner and former city councilor from Quincy, Massachusetts, running as a Republican challenger to unseat incumbent Stephen Lynch. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, public safety, and reducing federal regulation in his campaign.

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