U.S. House · MA-03 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Lori Trahan

Democratic candidate for Massachusetts's 3rd Congressional District

Lowell-raised congresswoman and former technology executive focused on affordable care, public schools, fair pay and campaign-finance reform.

DistrictMA-03

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Lori stands.

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Supports full special-education funding, stronger Title I support and better pay for teachers in public schools

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Supports expanding Affordable Care Act coverage, lowering deductibles and making electronic medical records portable between providers

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Supports gender-neutral paid family leave and pay transparency to reduce unequal treatment of women at work

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Supports infrastructure improvements and public-private partnerships that connect local workers with biotechnology and other employers

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Supports the DISCLOSE Act and a constitutional amendment addressing corporate influence in federal elections

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Supports background checks covering all gun sales and a ban on assault weapons to reduce gun violence

Record and background

2022
Accomplishment
Helped enact addiction-training requirement
Co-led the MATE Act, which established a one-time substance-use training requirement for DEA-registered controlled-substance prescribers.
Since 2019
Experience
U.S. representative
Represents Massachusetts’s 3rd Congressional District.

Experience
Chief of staff
Served as chief of staff to Congressman Marty Meehan.
Experience
Technology company executive
Worked in the technology industry before running for Congress.
Experience
Consulting firm cofounder
Co-founded a consulting business before entering Congress.

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