Federal

U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

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Gary J. Grossi

Republican

Retired U.S. Army colonel; nurse · Acton

The gist

Pledges evidence-based energy solutions to cut bills
Opposes regulations that drive up housing costs
Pledges to streamline health care bureaucracy and costs
Supports law enforcement through community partnerships
Pledges to protect the right to bear arms
Supports term limits with end-of-tour audits

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Pledges evidence-based energy solutions to cut bills
The Issues | Gary Grossi for Congress
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Grossi · votegarygrossi.com
“Gary will push for affordable, evidence-based energy solutions that lower your bills immediately.”
Opposes regulations that drive up housing costs
The Issues | Gary Grossi for Congress
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Grossi · votegarygrossi.com
“Stop unrealistic regulations that drive up housing costs and limit supply.”
Pledges to streamline health care bureaucracy and costs
The Issues | Gary Grossi for Congress
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Grossi · votegarygrossi.com
“A bloated bureaucracy and inflated malpractice costs are siphoning precious health care dollars. Gary will fight to streamline the system and put patients first.”
Supports law enforcement through community partnerships
The Issues | Gary Grossi for Congress
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Grossi · votegarygrossi.com
“Support law enforcement with community partnerships that build trust and improve public safety outcomes.”
Pledges to protect the right to bear arms
The Issues | Gary Grossi for Congress
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Grossi · votegarygrossi.com
“Gary will protect the constitutional right of every law-abiding citizen to keep and bear arms.”
Supports term limits with end-of-tour audits
The Issues | Gary Grossi for Congress
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Grossi · votegarygrossi.com
“Support term limits with mandatory end-of-tour audits.”

Dennis R. Conlon

Unenrolled

Hudson

The gist

Supports banning further immigration from Muslim-majority countries
Supports building more units and less immigration
Supports natural gas power over clean-energy programs
Opposes federal involvement in state-run elections
Opposes federal action that would slow AI

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Supports banning further immigration from Muslim-majority countries
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Third District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The only change I would make is to ensure a ban on any further immigration from the 50 plus Muslim majority countries.”
Supports building more units and less immigration
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Third District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Housing will come down as we reduce the number of uninvited guests in America and as we build more units.”
Supports natural gas power over clean-energy programs
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Third District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“the #1 gift to the environment in this state over the past 25 years was the conversion of power plants to natural gas”
Opposes federal involvement in state-run elections
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Third District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The federal government should also mind their own business. It is not the job of the House to interfere.”
Opposes federal action that would slow AI
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Third District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The feds should not slow this down.”

Lori Loureiro Trahan

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative (3rd District) · Westford

The gist

Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act's health provisionsIn office
Co-sponsored the American Dream and Promise ActIn office
Supports restoring the Voting Rights Act in fullIn office
Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban Act in 2022In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act's health provisions
Healthcare | Congresswoman Lori Trahan
Government record · Office of Rep. Lori Trahan · trahan.house.gov
“which lowers health insurance premiums and expands coverage for millions”
Co-sponsored the American Dream and Promise Act
Immigration | Congresswoman Lori Trahan
Government record · Office of Rep. Lori Trahan · trahan.house.gov
“which she was an original cosponsor of”
Supports restoring the Voting Rights Act in full
Voting | Congresswoman Lori Trahan
Government record · Office of Rep. Lori Trahan · trahan.house.gov
“She is committed to restoring the Voting Rights Act in full and building on its progress to make voting more accessible for all Americans.”
Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban Act in 2022
Gun Reform | Congresswoman Lori Trahan
Government record · Office of Rep. Lori Trahan · trahan.house.gov
“Congresswoman Trahan proudly voted for the Assault Weapons Ban Act in 2022 to prohibit the importation, sale, and manufacturing of assault weapons.”

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