5 Quick Shots: Incumbent Congresswoman Niki Tsongas

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MA—Since 2007, Niki Tsongas has represented Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District (previously the 5th District), as the first woman from Massachusetts elected to the U.S. Congress in 25 years. She spent much of her youth working on political campaigns and traversed the country with her late husband Paul during his campaign for President.

Tsongas is defending her seat to Republican challenger Ann Wofford for the third congressional seat for Massachusetts. The third district includes Marlborough and parts of Sudbury, as well as towns in Worcester and Essex Counties.

Last show you binge-watched: Presidential race coverage

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One word to describe this presidential election: Historic

Best invention: All of the extraordinary innovation going on in companies in the Third District on a daily basis

Most important concern for Congress in the next four years: We must work across the aisle to continue improving this country’s economy and grow jobs.

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Photo courtesy Niki Tsongas