Stephen F. Lynch
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 8th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative (8th District)
- Lives in
- Boston
- Campaign website
- stephenflynch.com
A South Boston native, he worked 18 years as a structural ironworker, was elected president of his Iron Workers union local, and later became a labor and employment attorney. He served in the Massachusetts House and Senate before being sworn into Congress in 2001.
Photo: Official portrait — Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports strict regulation of federal government AI use
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Eighth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“any AI technology deployed by the federal government must be explainable to users and subject to strict regulation”
Housing
Supports expanding housing supply via ROAD to Housing Act
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Eighth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“developing legislation like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act”
Environment & parks
Supports building on Inflation Reduction Act climate investments
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Eighth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we must build on the historic climate investments delivered in the Inflation Reduction Act (which I supported)”
Health & human services
Opposes cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP and Head Start
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Eighth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'm fighting to protect Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, HeadStart, and other critical programs”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring ICE agents to unmask and wear cameras
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Eighth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We would require ICE agents to remove their masks, wear name plates and body cameras”
Introduced the Vote by Mail Protection ActIn office
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Eighth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“introduced the Vote by Mail Protection Act to void Trump”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Stephen F. Lynch on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Directory of Representatives
Government record · U.S. House of Representatives · house.gov
- 2026 State Election Candidates
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Bristol County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Norfolk County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Plymouth County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Suffolk County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- About | Congressman Stephen Lynch
Government record · Office of Rep. Stephen F. Lynch · lynch.house.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Eighth District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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