Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district, Congressional district in north-central Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district spans approximately 35 municipalities across Middlesex and Worcester counties, including major cities like Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, and Fitchburg. The area encompasses both urban and suburban communities with varying economic profiles and demographic characteristics.
The district was established following the 1840 Census as an electoral division reflecting population growth in north-central Massachusetts. Over time, boundaries have been redrawn multiple times to account for shifting population distribution across the state.
The district represents a population of 767,022 residents with diverse backgrounds, including White, Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial communities across urban and suburban areas.
District residents can verify their congressional representation through their city or town clerk's office and find voting information on municipal websites. Local election officials also offer in-person assistance for questions about voter registration and polling locations.
Representative Lori Trahan received 97.7 percent of votes in the 2020 election, marking one of the highest margins of victory in Massachusetts congressional races.
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