Stephen F. Lynch
U.S. House · MA-8 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · MA-8
Biography
Overview
Stephen F. Lynch is a Democrat representing Massachusetts's 8th congressional district since 2001. Before entering Congress, he worked as an ironworker, became the youngest president of Iron Workers Local 7 at age 30, and earned a law degree from Boston College Law School in 1991. He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1994) and Senate (1995-2001) before winning a special election to Congress. Lynch is from South Boston and is strongly pro-labor, focusing on bringing manufacturing jobs to his district.
Career
In Congress, Lynch has championed labor issues and consumer financial protection. He supported major Democratic economic initiatives like the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. He has made multiple trips to Iraq and Afghanistan to oversee military reconstruction projects. Lynch ran for U.S. Senate in 2013, losing to Ed Markey in the Democratic primary. In 2025, he generated national attention when he argued with constituents at a rally who demanded he consistently oppose conservative legislation.
Prior political experience
Lynch first ran for Congress in 2001, winning a special election to the 9th district with 39% in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2001, then defeating Republican Jo Ann Sprague 65%-33% in the general election on October 16, 2001. His district was redrawn into the 8th district in 2013. He has been reelected multiple times since. Lynch ran for U.S. Senate in 2013 but lost to Ed Markey in the Democratic primary.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Stephen F. Lynch
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Start a campaign targeting Stephen F. LynchOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | U.S. House MA-8 | 2025–present | In progress | Stephen F. Lynch | — |
| 6th | U.S. House MA-8 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 5th | U.S. House MA-8 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 4th | U.S. House MA-8 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 3rd | U.S. House MA-8 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 2nd | U.S. House MA-8 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 1st | U.S. House MA-8 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | — | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 6th | U.S. House MA-9 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | William R. Keating |
| 5th | U.S. House MA-9 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 4th | U.S. House MA-9 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 3rd | U.S. House MA-9 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 2nd | U.S. House MA-9 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Stephen F. Lynch | Stephen F. Lynch |
| 1st | U.S. House MA-9 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | — | Stephen F. Lynch |
Committee assignments
- Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial IntelligenceHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- Military and Foreign AffairsHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- Delivering on Government EfficiencyHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- Capital MarketsHouse· 2025–present
- Financial InstitutionsHouse· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term9
- H.R. 8053
DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026
Mar 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7183
Youth Financial Learning Act
Jan 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6556
Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act
Dec 10, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 6269
Modular Housing Production Act
Nov 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5915
K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025
Nov 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5683
Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025
Oct 3, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5344
Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act
Sep 15, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 1484
Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2025
Feb 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1259
The Global Demining Protection Act
Feb 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8402
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education programs, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8241
Power for the People Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8205
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8055
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Mar 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7910
ACTION for National Service Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7917
Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |