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Stephen Lynch OppScore Rating: -2.11

Stephen Lynch (Democrat, Massachusetts district 8), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of -2.11. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Stephen Lynch is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts's 8th district, a former ironworker and union president who grew up in South Boston public housing and entered Congress in 2001. He is defined by his advocacy for labor rights, working families, and moderate stances on economic and security issues.

Stephen Lynch rating summary

• Party: Democrat
• Position: U.S. House
• State: Massachusetts
• District: 8
• OppScore: -2.11 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 33 of 44 scored questions

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