Federal
U.S. Representative, 8th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Taxes & budget
Robert G. BurkeRepublican
- Pledges to cut taxes and bring back manufacturing
Rasheed Nicholas WaltersIndependent
No documented position found.
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Robert G. BurkeRepublican
- Supports a law-and-order approach to crime
Rasheed Nicholas WaltersIndependent
- Proposes mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl distribution
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic
- Supports strict regulation of federal government AI use
Housing
Robert G. BurkeRepublican
No documented position found.
Rasheed Nicholas WaltersIndependent
- Proposes banning investment firms from buying single-family homes
- Opposes the state's MBTA Communities Act zoning mandate
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic
- Supports expanding housing supply via ROAD to Housing Act
Economy & jobs
Robert G. BurkeRepublican
- Proposes BoxerWorks manufacturing and training hub in Brockton
Rasheed Nicholas WaltersIndependent
- Proposes ending H-1B and other work visa programs
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Robert G. BurkeRepublican
No documented position found.
Rasheed Nicholas WaltersIndependent
- Supports federal pipeline authority over state objections
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic
- Supports building on Inflation Reduction Act climate investments
Health & human services
Robert G. BurkeRepublican
- Supports personal catastrophic insurance with wellness incentives
Rasheed Nicholas WaltersIndependent
- Opposes single-payer universal health care
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic
- Opposes cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP and Head Start
Government & transparency
Robert G. BurkeRepublican
- Supports a complete pause on immigration
- Pledges to serve a single term
Rasheed Nicholas WaltersIndependent
- Proposes a federal audit of Massachusetts pandemic relief spending
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic
- Supports requiring ICE agents to unmask and wear cameras
- Introduced the Vote by Mail Protection ActIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.