Massachusetts U.S. House District 3 2026: where the candidates stand on data centers
3 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's list (opens in a new tab). The officeholder comes first, then the Republican and Democratic nominees together by last name, then everyone else by last name; in each group a candidate with a statement or vote on the record comes first (how the order works). Each has the same space. The list: 2026 State Election Candidates (Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division) (no date stated).
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Where does Lori Trahan stand on data centers?
Lori Trahan has 2 statements on data centers on the record.
Statements 2 statements
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Trahan supported the Ratepayer Protection Act in committee in July, and the measure now moves to the Senate
Lori Trahan voted for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which sets standards for state utility regulators and requires large electricity users, including data centers, to cover the cost of grid upgrades and provide financial guarantees
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