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Robert Burke

Robert Burke

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts

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5.1%chance to win

$395.08NOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleVideography service owner

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyModerate Republican

GenderMale

LocationMassachusetts

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BackgroundVideography service owner

EducationSt. Anselm College (Bachelor’s)

Notable personal detailsRobert G. Burke is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District. He previously ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024, advancing through Republican primaries and losing the general election to incumbent Stephen F. Lynch. He has described himself as a videographer and amateur journalist and has run a videography service business. Burke attended St. Anselm College, earning a bachelor’s degree.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate emphasizes jobs, affordability, and reviving local manufacturing, with a focus on creating real jobs in the district. The campaign also highlights cutting waste, fighting elites who waste tax dollars, and using tariffs to bring jobs back.

Immigration & Border

Supports aggressive border enforcement and immigration restriction. Calls for locking the border, removing every invader from the district, and closing the border while framing immigration as a misuse of taxpayer funds. Also says the U.S. should physically secure the southern border and deny funds to sanctuary jurisdictions.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Robert Burke has been identified as pro-life by Massachusetts Citizens for Life. His iVoterGuide profile also includes a pro-life position against public funding for abortion providers, while he did not provide an answer on when abortion should be allowed.

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