Patrick Roath

@patrickroath.bsky.social

Democrat for Congress in MA-08. Equal parts voting rights activist and gardener. Formerly: Common Cause MA, Deval Patrick. Running to take on the status quo.

Dealing with a campaign issue that is ultimately a good problem to have: we are out of stuff! Literally have given out every single yard sign and used every single piece of campaign lit. We just placed an emergency order with the printer to keep up with demand!

Big news in our race -- we finally have a candidate forum that Rep. Lynch has agreed to come to! Come join us on August 13 in Weymouth. We still need a debate in this race. This forum will be great, but there's no candidate interaction permitted.

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This moment requires urgency and a conviction that we can actually change things - housing we can afford, childcare for everyone, and putting our healthcare over profits. I’m Patrick Roath, and I’m challenging 25-year incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch in the democratic primary on September 1st.

NEW: WBUR has a profile of our race out this morning — check it out! I am so proud of the grassroots campaign. We are running across this district to challenge the status quo and push for a real change in our communities and at the national level. www.wbur.org/news/2026/07...

Lynch has represented his Mass. district for 25 years. A newcomer says its his turn

The race is one of many primary contests across the country pitting the power of incumbency against a call for generational change.

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Keeping up the pace with a packed few days of campaigning! Hingham, Stoughton, Roslindale, Westwood, Norwood, Milton, and Brockton. Since Thursday. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to knock doors!

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I am so proud to roll out our next slate of endorsers from across the district! We are growing our grassroots coalition and adding to the incredible team powering us to victory on September 1. Come join us!

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In 2013, when Congressman Lynch ran for the U.S. Senate, he argued that primary debates were essential because "debates are good for democracy." I agree. That's why I'm inviting Congressman Lynch to join me on the debate stage so 8th district voters can hear from both candidates.

I want Democrats to win the Senate. But not with this nominee in Maine. In light of today's allegations, it is obvious he is unfit for office. I hope Platner drops out and Maine Democrats replace him with a suitable candidate.

Wishing everybody a happy, fun, and safe holiday weekend! Let’s celebrate America’s 250th birthday while remembering that the promise of our country is far from fulfilled. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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