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MA-06 Democratic nominee?
$29.6K
SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age40 years old (Jun 22, 1986)
GenderFemale
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LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundAttorney
EducationTufts University (BA)
Notable personal detailsTram Thi Ngoc Nguyen is an American attorney and politician who has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 2019, representing the 18th Essex district. She has worked as an attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services, including leading civil legal assistance for victims of crime. Nguyen is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts's 6th congressional district in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports making health care more affordable and accessible and describes health care as a human right. Advocates for policies to lower costs (including controlling prescription drug costs and expanding coverage) and supports allowing a public option for individuals and small businesses. Endorses Medicaid expansion and expanded access to mental health and substance-use services.
Immigration & Border
Supports and advocates for immigrant communities and legal protections for vulnerable immigrants, emphasizing assistance and inclusion while working as a legal-aid attorney and in public service. Emphasizes humanitarian support for immigrants and refugees based on her background as a first-generation immigrant and her legal aid work. Does not present detailed federal immigration enforcement or border-control policy positions in the cited materials.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care and abortion; describes decisions about having children as deeply personal and not for government to decide. Has received endorsements from Planned Parenthood and backed state-level legislation to declare reproductive health care a protected right and shield providers and patients from out-of-state legal actions.
Climate & Energy
Supports bold climate action and climate resiliency, has led and sponsored state-level climate legislation and serves in leadership on climate policy. Emphasizes investment in environmental protection and sustainability while advancing clean energy and related state initiatives.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common‑sense gun safety measures and expanded public-safety protections while balancing rights of gun owners. Emphasizes policies to reduce violence and protect victims as part of a broader public-safety agenda.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 22, 2026
Tram Nguyen is in the news because she is among the Massachusetts Democrats using “red boxing” in the 2026 race for the 6th District. The tactic is being used to signal to super PACs how to support candidates without direct coordination. The reporting places her in a broader campaign finance debate as lawmakers consider restricting the practice.
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Polls
MA-06 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MA-06 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Tram Nguyen for MA-06 Democratic nominee?
SEIU State Council
Labor organization
SEIU State Council endorsed Tram Nguyen for Massachusetts' 6th District congressional race.
Karen Herrick
Public figure
Reading Select Board member Karen Herrick endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Anne Landry
Public figure
Former Reading Select Board member Anne Landry endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Mary DeLai
Public endorsement
Ward 6 City Councillor Mary DeLai endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Massachusetts House leaders
Public endorsement
Massachusetts House leaders endorsed Tram Nguyen.
Danielle Leonard
Public figure
Swampscott Select Board Vice Chair Danielle Leonard endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Progressive Massachusetts
Public figure
Progressive Massachusetts endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
People for the American Way
Political organization
People for the American Way endorsed Tram Nguyen in her campaign for Congress.
Brian Callahan
Public figure
Newburyport City Councilor Brian Callahan endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Chuck Costello
Public figure
Boxford Select Board Chair Chuck Costello endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Margaret Chow-Menzer
Public endorsement
Boxford Select Board member Margaret Chow-Menzer endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Barbara Jessel
Public figure
Boxford Select Board member Barbara Jessel endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Peter Perkins
Public figure
Boxford Select Board member Peter Perkins endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress.
Ron Mariano
Elected official
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano endorsed Tram Nguyen in her campaign for Congress.
UAW
Labor organization
UAW endorsed Tram Nguyen in her campaign to represent Massachusetts' 6th District in Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$710.7K
$533.0K
$355.3K
$177.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$710.7K
$330.4K
$380.3K
$21.1K
Source: FEC