Christopher Lyons

Christopher Lyons is the Republican candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1st Middlesex District, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Democrat Margaret Scarsdale.[1] Ballotpedia lists his profession as business owner, and he advanced from the Republican primary on September 1, 2026.[2]

Christopher Lyons grew up in Lunenburg and graduated from Lunenburg High School in 1987, according to a Ballotpedia survey response written in the third person.[3] The response says he studied commercial art and communications and marketing at the University of Lowell and Fitchburg State College, began working in food service at age 14, and later worked in restaurants in the Boston area.[3] It describes him as a chef, restaurant owner, consultant and real estate investor.[3]

In the survey, Lyons described his campaign as bringing fiscal responsibility and conservative values to Beacon Hill.[3] He said he has raised money for veterans through the Home Base Program and Run to Home Base, and that he leads a group each year to Arlington National Cemetery through Wreaths Across America.[3] His listed policy priorities include comprehensive government audits, support for law enforcement and first responders, reducing energy costs, and opposing unfunded housing mandates.[3] He listed the National Rifle Association and the National Federation of Independent Business as endorsers.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.