
U.S. House candidate · Massachusetts 8th District
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $910K raised through Aug 12, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Stephen Lynch is a Democratic Representative from MA (District 08). Lynch has run for House and Senate office across 16 campaign cycles. Lynch's campaign has raised $910K from 254 donors. Funding includes 0.2% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 93.1% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include BEACON RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT, FORWARD FINANCING, CASHMAN DREDGING & MARINE CONTRACTING,. Campaign committees include STEPHEN LYNCH FOR CONGRESS.
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COHEN, HOWARD E | individual | MA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MUSICANT, MYRA | individual | MA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BAKES, JUSTIN SMITH | individual | MA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BAKES, DANIELA | individual | MA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| HARRIS, WILLIAM H. | individual | MA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| CASHMAN, JAY M | individual | MA | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| KARA, HENRY G. | individual | MA | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| WALSH, MARTIN | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| COYNE, WILLIAM F JR | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| MARTIN, LEO | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| WINN, ARTHUR M | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| WINN, GILBERT J. | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| HEANUE, DANIELLE | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| QUIRK, DANIEL J. | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| HARRIS, MARC | individual | PA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | VA | $10,000 | 2 |
| UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $10,000 | 2 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| NATIONAL ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS PAC/ INTN'L UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (NEC PAC) | MD | $7,500 | 3 |
| ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $7,500 | 3 |
| AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION | DC | $6,500 | 3 |
| EMPLOYEES OF RTX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $6,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $5,000 | 3 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $5,000 | 7 |
| UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | NY | $5,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) | DC | $5,000 | 2 |
| WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (WABPAC) | AZ | $5,000 | 2 |
STEPHEN LYNCH FOR CONGRESS: $450K across 448 operating expenditures, Nov 17, 2024 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC STRATEGIES | MA | fundraising consulting · parking | $88,085 | 12 |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS | NJ | credit card payment · fee · credit card processing fee | $68,348 | 19 |
| CHRIS TRULL | DC | fundraising consulting · fundraiser catering · event deposit | $61,599 | 27 |
| CHICK MONTANA GROUP | MA | accounting and compliance services · postage and delivery expense · supplies | $45,319 | 32 |
| CINCON GROUP | MA | strategic consulting | $30,000 | 15 |
| TROPICULTURE | MA | plants for mother's day | $18,745 | 1 |
| NGP VAN, INC. | PA | database | $14,062 | 5 |
| US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | DC | gifts for service members and constituents | $11,701 | 19 |
| STAPLETON FLORAL | MA | flowers | $9,538 | 33 |
| ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES | MA | credit card processing fee | $6,705 | 53 |
| DAVIOS BOSTON | MA | fundraiser catering | $5,909 | 1 |
| US TREASURY | UT | tax | $5,105 | 1 |
Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEADERS WE DESERVE C00843110 | Oppose | $214K 10 filings | — |
Reported in 24/48-hour notices; may overlap periodic reports. Late spending is reported in 24- and 48-hour notices before it appears in a regular report; these amounts are shown separately and are not included in the totals above.
| Spender | Stance | In notices | Dated after |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE PAC C00919878 | Support | $78K 2 notices, latest Aug 21, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
2,915 roll calls on record: 1,610 yea, 1,050 nay, 73 not voting.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Yea | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | No | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Nay | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Nay | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Not Voting | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Not Voting | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Not Voting | Failed 202–212 |
| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10557 | To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 10538 | To establish the Department of Artificial Intelligence and to provide for the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 10527 | To protect the independence of the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 21, 2026 | — |
| 1565 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the 178th year anniversary of his birth and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | cosponsor | — | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 1550 | Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week". | cosponsor | — | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 5439 | Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10426 | Backlog Justice Act of 2026 | cosponsor | — | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10473 | Justice for Ukrainian Children Act | cosponsor | — | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10415 | Food for Thought Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Agriculture and Food | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10397 | Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026 | cosponsor | — | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 216 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 10372 | FABRIC Act | cosponsor | — | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 2196 | National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Sep 11, 2026 | Yes |
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN LYNCH FOR CONGRESS | C00366948 | H / P | principal | $12.0M |
| end | type | party | start | state | district |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2001-10-23 | MA | 9 |
| 2005-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2003-01-07 | MA | 9 |
| 2007-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2005-01-04 | MA | 9 |
| 2009-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2007-01-04 | MA | 9 |
| 2011-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2009-01-06 | MA | 9 |
| 2013-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2011-01-05 | MA | 9 |
| 2015-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2013-01-03 | MA | 8 |
| 2017-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2015-01-06 | MA | 8 |
| 2019-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2017-01-03 | MA | 8 |
| 2021-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2019-01-03 | MA | 8 |
| 2023-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2021-01-03 | MA | 8 |
| 2025-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2023-01-03 | MA | 8 |
| 2027-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2025-01-03 | MA | 8 |
STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
| Traded | Asset | Type | Amount | Owner | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2024 | Vanguard Target Date 2025 Mutual Fund | purchase | $250,001 - $500,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Fidelity Emerging Markets Mutual Fund | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Fidelity Contra Fund Mutual Fund | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Fidelity Balanced Fund | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Federated Kaufman Small Cap A Mutual Fund | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | American Funds Income Fund of America | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | American Funds Euro-Pacific Mutual Fund | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Fidelity Balanced Fund | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | American Funds Euro-Pacific Mutual Fund | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 7, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | NVDA NVIDIA Corporation - Common Stock | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 23, 2024 |
| Nov 27, 2023 | VMW Vmware, Inc. Common stock, Class A | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 9, 2024 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Account Manager who is authorized to enact sell and purchase transactions. The 2022 4th Quarter Statement that reported this sale transaction was misplaced and just recently located. Nationwide Investor Destination Moderate Aggressive Mutual Fund | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | May 3, 2023 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | managed by an Account Manager who is authorized to enact sell and purchase transactions. The 2022 4th Quarter Statement that reported this purchase transaction was misplaced and just recently located. Invesco Development Markets Mutual Fund | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 3, 2023 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Account Manager who is authorized to enact sell and purchase transactions. The 2022 4th Quarter Statement that reported this purchase transaction was misplaced and just recently located. Fidelity Emerging Markets Mutual Fund | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 3, 2023 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | American Funds Income Fund of America Mutual Fund | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | May 3, 2023 |
Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: BEACON RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT, FORWARD FINANCING, CASHMAN DREDGING & MARINE CONTRACTING,, HENRY KARA LAW OFFICES, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. See money.
Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
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| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $910K |
| 2024 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $710K |
| 2022 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $962K |
| 2020 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $911K |
| 2018 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $860K |
| 2016 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $1.22M |
| 2014 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $881K |
| 2014 | Senate | MA | — | S0MA00083 | $2.66M |
| 2013 | Senate | MA | — | S0MA00083 | $0 |
| 2012 | House | MA | 08 | H2MA09072 | $730K |
| 2010 | House | MA | 09 | H2MA09072 | $1.00M |
| 2010 | Senate | MA | — | S0MA00083 | $100K |
| 2008 | House | MA | 09 | H2MA09072 | $1.07M |
| 2006 | House | MA | 09 | H2MA09072 | $0 |
| 2004 | House | MA | 09 | H2MA09072 | $0 |
| 2002 | House | MA | 09 | H2MA09072 | $0 |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.