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Gary
J. Grossi

Republican challenger Gary J. Grossi, a retired Army colonel and nurse, is running for Massachusetts's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026.

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votegarygrossi.com ↗(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Lori Loureiro Trahan D+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Gary J. Grossi is a Republican candidate for U.S. Representative in Massachusetts's 3rd Congressional District in the November 2026 election, challenging incumbent Democrat Lori Trahan. 28

Grossi was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the Corcoran Park Housing Project, and graduated from Cambridge High and Latin in 1977. He later earned a nursing degree from UMass Boston. 12

His career included managing restaurants in Harvard Square and working in mental health at Metropolitan State Hospital. He subsequently worked as a nurse specializing in psychiatric and substance-abuse care at Choate Hospital, the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center (1995–2000), and Bedford VA Hospital (2000–2022). Grossi also served 29 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, including multiple deployments, from 1990 to 2019, retiring as a colonel. 12

Grossi resides in Acton, Massachusetts, and is currently vice chair of the Acton Republican Town Committee and a member of the Iron Works Farm board of directors. He holds no prior elected public offices. 912

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Massachusetts
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
votegarygrossi.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    filing
    FEC reports through Aug. 12 show Grossi raised ~$7,000 with ~56% self-funded, vs. Trahan's ~$1.6M

    A campaign-finance summary based on FEC filings through August 12 placed Grossi's cycle receipts at approximately $7,000, cash on hand at about $6,000, spending at about $1,000, and debt at about $4,000, with roughly 56% of receipts attributed to self-funding. Trahan had raised approximately $1.6 million by comparison.

    Gary Grossi (R) — Candidate for U.S. House, Massachusetts · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Date unknown
    news
    Grossi campaign website lists platform: affordability, safe communities, transparency, constitutional rights

    Grossi's campaign website lists platform areas including affordable energy solutions, support for law enforcement with community-based mental-health services, and exposing government waste, fraud, and abuse. No dates are given for these postings.

    Gary Grossi (R) — Candidate for U.S. House, Massachusetts · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 14
    news
    Boston Herald commentary highlights Grossi's military background as retired Army colonel

    A Boston Herald commentary identified Grossi as a retired Army colonel challenging Democratic incumbent Lori Trahan, noting his service in Iraq, Bosnia, and Somalia. This was a profile reference, not a campaign announcement or endorsement.

    Lucas: Veteran's perspective sorely needed · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 14
    news
    Boston Globe newsletter mentions Grossi as Trahan's Republican challenger in MA-03

    A Boston Globe newsletter covering Rep. Trahan's work on AI legislation referenced Grossi as her Republican challenger. No Grossi policy announcement was reported.

    Lori Trahan sees an open AI fight - The Boston Globe · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 1
    filing
    Gary Grossi wins Republican primary for MA-03, running effectively unopposed

    Grossi secured the Republican nomination for Massachusetts's 3rd Congressional District, described as running unopposed or with approximately 99% of the vote. Results were subsequently certified by the state.

    MA-03 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$7,121
Spent
$1,346
Cash on hand
$5,775

As of Aug 12, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MA03100(opens in a new tab)

Sources 6

  1. [1] Gary Grossi (R) — Candidate for U.S. House, Massachusetts(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  2. [2] The Issues | Gary Grossi for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  3. [3] MA-03 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  4. [4] Lori Trahan sees an open AI fight - The Boston Globe(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  5. [5] Lucas: Veteran's perspective sorely needed(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  6. [6] Lucas: Grossi up for a challenge in bid for Trahan's seat(opens in a new tab) Apr 9, 2026
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