William Burke

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2016
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burke102,744
Opponents271,019
1
Elections run

William Burke, a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2016 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 8 to Stephen F. Lynch, receiving 102,744 votes (25.94%).

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How many votes has William Burke received?

William Burke has received 102,744 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Burke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2016U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost102,74425.94%Stephen F. Lynch
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.