Lori Trahan

Democrat Representative of Massachusetts's 3rd district

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@RepLoriTrahan

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October 27, 1973 (51 years old)

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American businesswoman and politician serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019
Formerly served as chief of staff to a U.S. Representative in Massachusetts
Grew up in a family living “paycheck to paycheck” with Portuguese ancestry
Attended Lowell High School and was later inducted into its Sports Hall of Fame
Earned an athletic scholarship in volleyball to Georgetown University, where she graduated with a degree in international relations
Worked in the public sector before becoming CEO of a woman-owned consulting firm
Announced candidacy for the U.S. House in 2017 and won the seat in 2018, succeeding Niki Tsongas
Won reelection in 2020 unopposed and again in 2022
Was under investigation by the House Committee on Ethics for potential campaign finance violations in 2018 but was cleared of wrongdoing in 2020
Serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and is a member of several caucuses including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, and New Democrat Coalition
Supported Elizabeth Warren’s presidential candidacy in 2019 and voted with President Joe Biden’s stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress
Supported impeaching President Trump in 2019 and has taken stances on various issues including military, environmental policy, and voting rights
Lives in Westford, Massachusetts, with her family, including two daughters, three stepsons, and her husband
Is Roman Catholic and has a height of 6 ft