Tram for Congress Announces Strong Grassroots Engagement to End First Quarter
Andover, MA: State Representative Tram Nguyen closed the first quarter of 2026 strongly and made meaningful progress in continuing to build a broad, community-driven movement fueled by strong grassroots engagement and in-District support.
Since her launch, Tram has raised more than $430,000 from 1,670 individual donors, and over 83% of all money raised came from in-state supporters. Her median contribution, cycle to date, is below $25. The campaign raised a total of $177,000 in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the continued investment and shared belief in Tram’s vision and leadership in the Sixth District.
“This campaign has always been about showing up in our communities, listening to the concerns of people like me who come from a working-class background and depend on each paycheck and earning the trust of voters,” said Rep. Tram Nguyen. “I have been spending my time traveling across the District, meeting people where they are and building relationships in our communities that will carry us through this campaign. I am thankful to all those who believe in a future with a Congresswoman fighting for them and standing up to special interests and am proud of the grassroots movement fueling our efforts to win this race.”
Since Tram launched her campaign for Congress, Tram has prioritized direct voter engagement, attending 19 Caucuses, five forums, and hosting eight Meet & Greets where she has met with voters to hear more about what they want to see in Washington. She has met with local small business owners to hear more about what they need to continue to grow and thrive in their communities.
The campaign has also gained important momentum through a growing list of endorsements from community leaders, organizations and advocates who recognize Tram’s commitment to delivering results. These endorsements include:
Massachusetts Speaker of the House Ron Mariano
State Representatives Rich Haggerty, Rep. Dave Robertson and Rep. Dawne Shand
Former Salem School Committee member Dr. Brendan Walsh
Chair Chuck Costello, Margaret Chow-Menzer, Barbara Jessel, and Peter Perkins, four members of the Boxford Select Board.
Last year, Tram secured the endorsement of Rep. Manny Cruz, UAW International, all four UFCW locals in MA, the Boston Carmen’s Union 589, and IBEWs 1505, 2325, and 2321.
As the campaign moves into the next phase, the focus remains on expanding outreach, deepening voter connections, and continuing to build a coalition that reflects the diversity and strength of the district.
ABOUT TRAM T. NGUYEN: State Representative Tram Nguyen has overcome tough challenges her entire life. At just five years old, Tram came to the United States as a refugee after her family fled Vietnam’s authoritarian regime with only $100, a few suitcases, and a dream.
She has always been a fighter, becoming the first in her family to graduate from college, and as an attorney with the Greater Boston Legal Services standing up for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, veterans, immigrants, low-wage workers, and people with disabilities. In that role, Tram became a member of UAW Local 2320.
In 2018, Tram took on a deeply entrenched Republican incumbent and won by ten points, making history as the first Vietnamese American woman elected to public office in Massachusetts. Since then, she has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a bold champion for climate action, affordable housing, workers’ rights, and economic opportunity for all.
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