Massachusetts congressional redistricting after the 2010 census has greatly changed the borders of this congressional district, largely dividing it between the new 2nd and 4th districts, with the new 3rd district covering only a few towns from the old district.[3] Effective with the elections of 2012, Worcester is in the new 2nd district and the new 3rd district is similar to the old 5th district, largely covering the Merrimack valley including Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill.
The district is represented by Democrat Lori Trahan.
Elected in 1792, as part of a two-seat general ticket, representing the district from Bristol and Plymouth Counties. Redistricted to the 5th district and lost re-election.
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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
National atlas congressional maps
External linksedit
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2004 election results, via CNN.com
2006 election results, via CNN.com
Further readingedit
Benson, Brent (August 31, 2018). "An overview of Massachusetts 3rd Congressional district and primary candidates". Retrieved September 4, 2018 – via Mass. Numbers.