Representative Tram T. Nguyen Democrat - 18th Essex

Representative Nguyen is State Representative for the 18th Essex District, which includes parts of Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury.

 Before being elected, Representative Nguyen was a legal aid attorney representing domestic violence survivors, workers, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children.  Working in partnership with statewide coalitions, lawmakers, and lawmaking bodies, she also advocated for legislation that address issues of racial and economic justice and protect the rights of the most vulnerable populations.  She is the first Vietnamese American woman to serve in the Massachusetts Legislature and has received the Lawrence Bar Association Merit Award, Vietnamese American Bar Association Public Service Award, Reginald Heber Smith Award for innovation and excellence in legal advocacy, and Phil Wheeler Social Justice Award.