2026 Elections · Massachusetts

Massachusetts's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Massachusetts congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Massachusetts's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Lori Trahan (Democratic) and Gary Grossi (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Lori Trahan supports expanding healthcare access and safeguarding reproductive rights, including abortion and contraception, and she voted yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts 123. Gary Grossi supports streamlining healthcare to reduce bureaucracy and malpractice costs and emphasizes safe communities through local leadership, law enforcement partnerships, and addressing the opioid crisis with border security and addiction treatment 467.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueLori TrahanDemocraticGary GrossiRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Trahan supports restoring fairness to the economy by closing tax loopholes and promoting infrastructure improvements to create jobs and foster innovation in the Third District.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Trahan supports expanded Child Tax Credit payments to help working families cover necessary expenses and improve children's success.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Trahan votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Trahan supports expanding healthcare access, defending and improving the Affordable Care Act, reducing prescription drug costs, and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Trahan supports safeguarding reproductive rights and access to abortion, contraception, and fertility treatments, and is a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Trahan votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Grossi supports streamlining the healthcare system to reduce bureaucracy and malpractice costs, putting patients first.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Lori Trahan supports expanding healthcare access, defending and improving the Affordable Care Act, reducing prescription drug costs, and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare 1. She also supports safeguarding reproductive rights and access to abortion, contraception, and fertility treatments, and is a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus 2. Trahan voted yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts 3. Gary Grossi supports streamlining the healthcare system to reduce bureaucracy and malpractice costs, putting patients first 4.
Immigration

Trahan supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a fair pathway to citizenship, bipartisan protection for DACA recipients, reducing court backlogs, and securing borders without building a wall.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Trahan votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Trahan votes yea on several public safety acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender legislation.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Grossi supports safe communities through empowering local leaders, supporting law enforcement partnerships, fostering intact families, and incentivizing community-based mental health and addiction services.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Grossi pledges to address the opioid crisis through improved border security to stop fentanyl flow and expanded addiction treatment.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Lori Trahan votes yea on several public safety acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender legislation 1. Gary Grossi supports safe communities by empowering local leaders, supporting law enforcement partnerships, fostering intact families, and incentivizing community-based mental health and addiction services 2. He also pledges to address the opioid crisis through improved border security to stop fentanyl flow and expanded addiction treatment 3.
Abortion

Trahan supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law and is a proud original cosponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act to enshrine the national right to abortion.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Trahan votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Grossi supports government transparency by shifting focus to local priorities, exposing waste and fraud, and enforcing term limits with audits to hold officials accountable.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Lori Trahan votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions 1. Gary Grossi supports government transparency by shifting focus to local priorities, exposing waste and fraud, and enforcing term limits with audits to hold officials accountable 2.
Energy & Environment

Trahan supports protecting the environment by holding polluters accountable, expanding renewable energy access, addressing climate change with comprehensive policies, and aligning U.S. policy with international scientif…

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Trahan votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on a disapproval resolution and a heating act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Grossi supports affordable, evidence-based energy solutions to lower energy and heating bills immediately for families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Lori Trahan supports protecting the environment by holding polluters accountable, expanding renewable energy access, addressing climate change with comprehensive policies, and aligning U.S. policy with international scientific standards 1. She voted yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on a disapproval resolution and a heating act 2. Gary Grossi supports affordable, evidence-based energy solutions to lower energy and heating bills immediately for families 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Trahan votes yea on resolutions to remove forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Lori Trahan supports expanding healthcare access, defending and improving the Affordable Care Act, reducing prescription drug costs, and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare. She also supports safeguarding reproductive rights and access to abortion, contraception, and fertility treatments, and is a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus. Trahan voted yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts. Gary Grossi supports streamlining the healthcare system to reduce bureaucracy and malpractice costs, putting patients first.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Lori Trahan votes yea on several public safety acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender legislation. Gary Grossi supports safe communities by empowering local leaders, supporting law enforcement partnerships, fostering intact families, and incentivizing community-based mental health and addiction services. He also pledges to address the opioid crisis through improved border security to stop fentanyl flow and expanded addiction treatment.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Lori Trahan votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions. Gary Grossi supports government transparency by shifting focus to local priorities, exposing waste and fraud, and enforcing term limits with audits to hold officials accountable.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Lori Trahan supports protecting the environment by holding polluters accountable, expanding renewable energy access, addressing climate change with comprehensive policies, and aligning U.S. policy with international scientific standards. She voted yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on a disapproval resolution and a heating act. Gary Grossi supports affordable, evidence-based energy solutions to lower energy and heating bills immediately for families.