NOV. 24, 2017, LOWELL, MA – Lori Trahan, candidate for the 3rd Congressional seat, today received the endorsement of state Rep. Thomas Golden, Rep. David Nangle, and Rep. Rady Mom, all Democrats from Lowell. The endorsement of Lori Trahan by three state legislators from Lowell marks the first endorsements by elected officials from inside the 3rd district for any candidate in the race.

“I am incredibly grateful to have the full support of Representatives Golden, Nagle and Mom so early in this campaign,” said Lori Trahan. “Each of these men are leaders who represent the very best in public service, and I’m truly honored and humbled to have their support.”

“I’ve known Lori and her family for a long time, and she is one of us,” said Rep. Nangle. “She was raised in a working class family on Staples Street, and has spent her life here in Greater Lowell. It has shaped the person she is today. She understands the issues and concerns of the people who live and work here, and would be a fierce advocate in D.C. for this city and this District.”

“As someone who was born in Cambodia and fled a war-torn country, I appreciate that Lowell has always been a welcoming place for me and my family – and many others who call this place home,” said Rep. Mom. “Lori is a proven leader who understands the importance of diversity and inclusiveness, and will fight to make sure all members of our community have a voice.”

“Lori is incredibly hard working, she shares our values, and she will fight for the things that are important – good paying jobs, economic prosperity for our region, high quality healthcare, an affordable pathway to college and careers, and many other issues that matter to the people who live and work here in Lowell,” said Rep. Golden. “No one is better qualified than Lori to represent this community in Washington, and I am proud to be with her and provide my support.”

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A Washington group that backs Democratic women candidates who support abortion rights is expected to endorse one of several vying to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, opening up a mini-election ahead of next year’s primaries.

State Sen. Barbara L’Italien of Andover, Rep. Juana Matias of Lawrence, Lori Trahan of Westford, and Alexandra Chandler of Haverhill are among a crowded field of Democrats who’ve signaled plans to run for the Merrimack Valley congressional seat. All four are seeking an endorsement from EMILY’s List, which is expected to get behind a candidate early next year.

Lucinda Guinn, vice president of campaigns at EMILY’s List, said the group wants to keep the congressional seat in a woman’s hands.

Read more in the Eagle Tribune.

If you like U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, you will like Lori Trahan.

If you don’t like Niki Tsongas, you will still like Trahan anyway.

It may not be enough to get her elected to Congress, but it surely is enough to keep her in the running, and probably at the front of the pack.

That is the effect the smart and charismatic 43-year-old candidate from Westford has on you, whether you believe she is the one to replace Tsongas in the 3rd Congressional District.

A lot of people believe she is.

Read more in the Lowell Sun.

Lowell, MA / October 31, 2017 – Today, Lori Trahan’s campaign announced the addition of several well-established Democratic campaign consultants whose firms collectively bring a strong record of supporting winning female Democratic candidates for elected office together with modern, best-practice campaign strategies and tactics.

“As we build a team to support my efforts to speak directly to voters, I am proud to have high caliber professionals with a solid track record of electing female Democratic candidates to state and federal office,” said Trahan.

GBA Strategies is a nationally recognized polling firm that provides research and strategic consulting for Democratic candidates for office, including U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark and her recent campaign for Massachusetts’ 5th District, along with supporting progressive issue campaigns and institutions including the AFL-CIO and DCCC. In addition to Congresswoman Clark, GBA works with a range of clients, including Governor Kate Brown (OR), U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly of New York.

The Campaign Group has one of the best win-loss records of any Democratic media consulting firm in the U.S., creating television and radio ads for campaigns in 42 states, 60 Congressional districts, and 115 media markets, including Maura Healey’s come-from-behind 2014 win over Warren Tolman. Healey, a first-time candidate, was outspent by Tolman by 40%, but won the election by 24%, winning 346 of 351 municipalities in Massachusetts. Other female candidate campaigns include U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt-Dorchester of Delaware, U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter of New Hampshire, and U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez of California.

Liberty Concepts, a full-service digital agency based in Boston, will bring to the campaign significant expertise in building data-driven integrated online campaigns that incorporate best practices in branding, design, digital strategy, online organizing, and social fundraising. Liberty has worked on dozens of female candidate campaigns for local, state and federal office, including MA Attorney General Maura Healey, former MA Attorney General Martha Coakley, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL – House race), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY – House race), Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY), and Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY).  Additional clients include Women Count, whose goal is to elect more progressive women to state and federal offices, engage new donors, and encourage greater political participation, and Grassroots International, which funds global movements to promote social change.

The Lori Trahan for Congress Committee recently announced that it raised $241,953.00 over a two-week period from September 15 to September 30. The majority of donations were from citizens from within the Third District spanning 15 communities, with 52% coming from women.

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Lori Trahan, a consulting firm executive and former chief of staff to Congressperson Marty Meehan, announces her run to succeed Rep. Niki Tsongas in the Third District:

Trahan, a Democrat, had been fundraising for weeks while considering a bid for the 3rd District. Her Thursday announcement makes her candidacy official.

“I’m running for Congress to fight for working families who need an effective voice in Washington,” Trahan said in a press release. “I will work hard for the people who are being marginalized and left behind, and I will fight for the values and economic opportunities that make this country great.”

Read more in the Lowell Sun.

Democratic congressional candidate Lori Trahan formalized her campaign Thursday, touting a $242,000 fund-raising haul in the last two weeks of September.

Trahan, who was former congressman Marty Meehan’s chief of staff and now works as a business consultant, said the majority of her donations came from inside the district and from women.

“This is going to be a competitive race, and I plan on being competitive, so I’m optimistic about my ability to raise money and my support going forward,” she said Thursday in a phone interview.

Her announcement adds to a growing field of candidates to succeed US Representative Niki Tsongas, who has said she will not run for reelection next year.

Read more in the Boston Globe.

Lowell, MA / October 12, 2017 – Today, Lori Trahan officially announced her candidacy for Congress in Massachusetts’ Third District to replace Niki Tsongas who held the seat for five terms. Tsongas’ 2007 special election marked the first time in twenty-five years that a woman from Massachusetts was elected to serve in Congress.

“I’m running for Congress to fight for working families who need an effective voice in Washington,” said Trahan, a Democrat. “I will work hard for the people who are being marginalized and left behind, and I will fight for the values and economic opportunities that make this country great.”

Born and raised in Lowell, Trahan grew up in a working class home on Staples Street. Her father, Tony Loureiro, was the son of Portuguese immigrants and a proud member of the ironworkers union, while her mother, Linda (Sousa) grew up in the Franco-American orphanage in Lowell. Together they raised four girls on a union salary supplemented by part-time work. Everyone in the house worked when they could, with Lori delivering the Lowell Sun at age 11, and serving breakfast at the Owl Diner throughout high school while also playing on the varsity volleyball team. She earned a full scholarship to Georgetown and was later inducted in the Lowell High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

“The people of this District have been well served by Niki Tsongas. She broke the drought of women from Massachusetts serving in Congress and I would like to follow in her footsteps. I know the people of the Third District because this is where I grew up and have lived my entire life,” said Trahan.

In addition to her work for former Congressman Marty Meehan as his chief of staff in Washington, Trahan worked in the private sector and helped build a successful small business focused on helping companies better serve their customers and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is also a working mother who, together with her husband, Dave, is raising two daughters and three sons. “I believe I’m uniquely qualified to represent our community at a time when bold reforms and skilled leadership are desperately needed,” added Trahan. Click here for more.

The Lori Trahan for Congress Committee also announced today that it raised $241,953.00 over a two-week period from September 15 to September 30. The majority of donations were from citizens from within the Third District spanning 15 communities, with 52% coming from women.

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Eileen O’Connor
Eileen@loritrahan.com
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Lori Trahan, a consulting firm CEO who served as Marty Meehan’s chief of staff when he was a congressman, appears to be positioning herself for a shot at replacing in Congress the woman who replaced Meehan, Rep. Niki Tsongas.

The Westford resident is the fifth person to express serious interest in succeeding Tsongas when the longtime congresswoman steps away at the end of her term after a decade of service.

Trahan, a 43-year-old Democrat, filed an official statement of organization with the Federal Election Commission Sunday. Since launching an online fundraiser on Sept. 13, she has raised more than $10,000 toward her push for the 3rd Congressional District.

Read more in the Lowell Sun.