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.
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We deserve a leader who’s ready to meet this moment, for our country and our communities.
I’m Patrick Roath and I’m running for Congress to fight for what matters.
I’m Patrick Roath and I’m running for Congress to fight for what matters.
I am thrilled to see the flag raised again but clearly we are going to see more and more of this -- attempts to denigrate and assault the LGBTQ community, and to undo all the progress we've made.
In Congress, I would relentlessly fight against these repulsive attempts.
In Congress, I would relentlessly fight against these repulsive attempts.
New Yorkers return Pride flag to Stonewall after Trump administration removed it reut.rs/4qCvPyh
New Yorkers return Pride flag to Stonewall after Trump administration removed it
New York officials on Thursday hoisted a large rainbow Pride flag over the Stonewall National Monument that was removed by the Trump administration earlier in the week.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I am thrilled to see the flag raised again but clearly we are going to see more and more of this -- attempts to denigrate and assault the LGBTQ community, and to undo all the progress we've made.
In Congress, I would relentlessly fight against these repulsive attempts.
In Congress, I would relentlessly fight against these repulsive attempts.
Some coverage in the Globe of my opponent’s refusal to even attend a candidate forum. We’re going to keep showing up, everywhere.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
February 9, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Some coverage in the Globe of my opponent’s refusal to even attend a candidate forum. We’re going to keep showing up, everywhere.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
Where do you even start with the vile bullshit this man in spouting? He's a monster.
Also increasingly feels like he's circling the drain, falling back on the stuff that got him started. Birth certificates, etc. Not going to end well.
Also increasingly feels like he's circling the drain, falling back on the stuff that got him started. Birth certificates, etc. Not going to end well.
A video shared on President Trump’s Truth Social account depicts the Obamas as apes.
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Where do you even start with the vile bullshit this man in spouting? He's a monster.
Also increasingly feels like he's circling the drain, falling back on the stuff that got him started. Birth certificates, etc. Not going to end well.
Also increasingly feels like he's circling the drain, falling back on the stuff that got him started. Birth certificates, etc. Not going to end well.
Thank you for standing up for our neighbors!
Extending TPS for Haiti isn't just the moral, humanitarian thing to do—it is also good policy.
With TPS expiring tomorrow, I'm fighting hard to protect our Haitian siblings and ensure they can continue their essential work and contributions to our communities.
With TPS expiring tomorrow, I'm fighting hard to protect our Haitian siblings and ensure they can continue their essential work and contributions to our communities.
February 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Thank you for standing up for our neighbors!
We officially out-raised our opponent in 2025!
This campaign, for a first-time candidate, raised more money in less time than an incumbent with 24 years of fundraising experience – and we did it 100% from individual donors.
Thank you to everybody who chipped in!
This campaign, for a first-time candidate, raised more money in less time than an incumbent with 24 years of fundraising experience – and we did it 100% from individual donors.
Thank you to everybody who chipped in!
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
We officially out-raised our opponent in 2025!
This campaign, for a first-time candidate, raised more money in less time than an incumbent with 24 years of fundraising experience – and we did it 100% from individual donors.
Thank you to everybody who chipped in!
This campaign, for a first-time candidate, raised more money in less time than an incumbent with 24 years of fundraising experience – and we did it 100% from individual donors.
Thank you to everybody who chipped in!
From our candidate forum the other night, where my opponent declined to attend:
February 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
From our candidate forum the other night, where my opponent declined to attend:
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Teamwork makes the dream work! I enjoyed working with so many other @indivisible.org and @progressivemass.bsky.social groups on this candidate forum. @patrickroath.bsky.social answered tough questions and shared his vision for the district. Get to know him, MA-08 voters!
Cold outside but the crowd inside warmed up listening to @patrickroath.bsky.social answer questions about MA-08 race & issues. Hoped to hear from Lynch too. Great collaboration of @indivisible.org & @progressivemass.bsky.social groups across the district.
January 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Teamwork makes the dream work! I enjoyed working with so many other @indivisible.org and @progressivemass.bsky.social groups on this candidate forum. @patrickroath.bsky.social answered tough questions and shared his vision for the district. Get to know him, MA-08 voters!
I had such a blast at last night’s candidate forum! Thanks so much to everyone who joined in person and virtually!
One person who did not join: my opponent, Congressman Stephen Lynch.
I’m disappointed that he elected not to attend. It would’ve been a better conversation.
One person who did not join: my opponent, Congressman Stephen Lynch.
I’m disappointed that he elected not to attend. It would’ve been a better conversation.
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
I had such a blast at last night’s candidate forum! Thanks so much to everyone who joined in person and virtually!
One person who did not join: my opponent, Congressman Stephen Lynch.
I’m disappointed that he elected not to attend. It would’ve been a better conversation.
One person who did not join: my opponent, Congressman Stephen Lynch.
I’m disappointed that he elected not to attend. It would’ve been a better conversation.
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Cold outside but the crowd inside warmed up listening to @patrickroath.bsky.social answer questions about MA-08 race & issues. Hoped to hear from Lynch too. Great collaboration of @indivisible.org & @progressivemass.bsky.social groups across the district.
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Cold outside but the crowd inside warmed up listening to @patrickroath.bsky.social answer questions about MA-08 race & issues. Hoped to hear from Lynch too. Great collaboration of @indivisible.org & @progressivemass.bsky.social groups across the district.
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Help us beat the last remaining Dem congressman who voted AGAINST the Affordable Care Act (oh, and Rep. Stephen Lynch also voted to "thank ICE" and expand deportations in a safe blue Massachusetts seat). Proud to endorse @patrickroath.bsky.social! Chip in 👇 secure.actblue.com/donate/lwdwe...
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Help us beat the last remaining Dem congressman who voted AGAINST the Affordable Care Act (oh, and Rep. Stephen Lynch also voted to "thank ICE" and expand deportations in a safe blue Massachusetts seat). Proud to endorse @patrickroath.bsky.social! Chip in 👇 secure.actblue.com/donate/lwdwe...
We deserve a leader who’s ready to meet this moment, for our country and our communities.
I’m Patrick Roath and I’m running for Congress to fight for what matters.
I’m Patrick Roath and I’m running for Congress to fight for what matters.
January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
We deserve a leader who’s ready to meet this moment, for our country and our communities.
I’m Patrick Roath and I’m running for Congress to fight for what matters.
I’m Patrick Roath and I’m running for Congress to fight for what matters.
What a fantastic coffee hour this morning in Canton. People are scared at the direction our country is headed and they're furious that some of our democratic leaders are nowhere to be found in this fight.
Thank you to my friend Mary at Orchard Cove for the invite!
Thank you to my friend Mary at Orchard Cove for the invite!
January 27, 2026 at 11:02 PM
What a fantastic coffee hour this morning in Canton. People are scared at the direction our country is headed and they're furious that some of our democratic leaders are nowhere to be found in this fight.
Thank you to my friend Mary at Orchard Cove for the invite!
Thank you to my friend Mary at Orchard Cove for the invite!
Really excited for our first candidate forum of the cycle this Thursday! Sign up for the livestream at the link here.
Looks like it might be a bit one-sided, though, since my opponent, Congressman Lynch, has declined to confirm attendance....
www.mobilize.us/bostonindivi...
Looks like it might be a bit one-sided, though, since my opponent, Congressman Lynch, has declined to confirm attendance....
www.mobilize.us/bostonindivi...
Get to Know the Candidates - Massachusetts's 8th Congressional District (CD8) · Boston Indivisible
There is a Democratic primary in the 8th Congressional District, and we want you to hear from the candidates! Join Indivisible groups and Progressive Mass chapters across MA-08 to get to know Rep. Ste...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Really excited for our first candidate forum of the cycle this Thursday! Sign up for the livestream at the link here.
Looks like it might be a bit one-sided, though, since my opponent, Congressman Lynch, has declined to confirm attendance....
www.mobilize.us/bostonindivi...
Looks like it might be a bit one-sided, though, since my opponent, Congressman Lynch, has declined to confirm attendance....
www.mobilize.us/bostonindivi...
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I'm totally in. @patrickroath.bsky.social for Massachusetts.
We need fresh blood everywhere.
We need fresh blood everywhere.
Help us beat the last remaining Dem congressman who voted AGAINST the Affordable Care Act (oh, and Rep. Stephen Lynch also voted to "thank ICE" and expand deportations in a safe blue Massachusetts seat). Proud to endorse @patrickroath.bsky.social! Chip in 👇 secure.actblue.com/donate/lwdwe...
January 26, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I'm totally in. @patrickroath.bsky.social for Massachusetts.
We need fresh blood everywhere.
We need fresh blood everywhere.
Decent starting point
The Atlantic is reporting that Greg Bovino is being demoted and pushed into retirement: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Decent starting point
TikTok, what the actual hell.
We had some big news today (some might have noticed!) and it's like the platform completely dissolved overnight if you want to talk about anything political.
Absolutely wild and frightening state-controlled takeover.
We had some big news today (some might have noticed!) and it's like the platform completely dissolved overnight if you want to talk about anything political.
Absolutely wild and frightening state-controlled takeover.
January 27, 2026 at 12:39 AM
TikTok, what the actual hell.
We had some big news today (some might have noticed!) and it's like the platform completely dissolved overnight if you want to talk about anything political.
Absolutely wild and frightening state-controlled takeover.
We had some big news today (some might have noticed!) and it's like the platform completely dissolved overnight if you want to talk about anything political.
Absolutely wild and frightening state-controlled takeover.
I'm beyond proud to announce our campaign is endorsed by David Hogg & Leaders We Deserve.
If you're sick and tired of status-quo Democrats who watch and do nothing as costs skyrocket and our communities are terrorized, then I ask you to join me at patrickroath.com.
If you're sick and tired of status-quo Democrats who watch and do nothing as costs skyrocket and our communities are terrorized, then I ask you to join me at patrickroath.com.
Help us beat the last remaining Dem congressman who voted AGAINST the Affordable Care Act (oh, and Rep. Stephen Lynch also voted to "thank ICE" and expand deportations in a safe blue Massachusetts seat). Proud to endorse @patrickroath.bsky.social! Chip in 👇 secure.actblue.com/donate/lwdwe...
January 26, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I'm beyond proud to announce our campaign is endorsed by David Hogg & Leaders We Deserve.
If you're sick and tired of status-quo Democrats who watch and do nothing as costs skyrocket and our communities are terrorized, then I ask you to join me at patrickroath.com.
If you're sick and tired of status-quo Democrats who watch and do nothing as costs skyrocket and our communities are terrorized, then I ask you to join me at patrickroath.com.
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I hope that Democrats realize what’s happening in Minnesota is also a dry run for what the regime has planned for the midterms.
January 24, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I hope that Democrats realize what’s happening in Minnesota is also a dry run for what the regime has planned for the midterms.
A few more thoughts from me on the latest ICE violence and thuggery.
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM
A few more thoughts from me on the latest ICE violence and thuggery.
What I’m seeing in this video is cowardice and completely out of control tyranny. This agency is indefensible.
January 24, 2026 at 6:10 PM
What I’m seeing in this video is cowardice and completely out of control tyranny. This agency is indefensible.
The ongoing federal assault on Minneapolis continues to have entirely predictable and seemingly intended results. This has to stop.
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The ongoing federal assault on Minneapolis continues to have entirely predictable and seemingly intended results. This has to stop.
Our big news this week made it on the news! Awesome to see the coverage, and ultimately successful last name pronunciation! 😂
January 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Our big news this week made it on the news! Awesome to see the coverage, and ultimately successful last name pronunciation! 😂
Very proud to announce more endorsements for our campaign today.
For the last 9 months I've prioritized meeting with community leaders across the South Shore & Boston suburbs, and I am honored to have earned the support of these incredible local officials.
More to come!
For the last 9 months I've prioritized meeting with community leaders across the South Shore & Boston suburbs, and I am honored to have earned the support of these incredible local officials.
More to come!
January 22, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Very proud to announce more endorsements for our campaign today.
For the last 9 months I've prioritized meeting with community leaders across the South Shore & Boston suburbs, and I am honored to have earned the support of these incredible local officials.
More to come!
For the last 9 months I've prioritized meeting with community leaders across the South Shore & Boston suburbs, and I am honored to have earned the support of these incredible local officials.
More to come!
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Wow — former Gov Deval Patrick endorses @patrickroath.bsky.social for Congress… against incumbent Stephen Lynch #mapoli
January 20, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Wow — former Gov Deval Patrick endorses @patrickroath.bsky.social for Congress… against incumbent Stephen Lynch #mapoli