HOUSE
Massachusetts MA-09 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Bill Keating (D)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
D +6
Race summary
Though Democrats have made gains on the historically conservative Cape, the 9th District remains the least liberal district in the commonwealth.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Aug 25, 2026
Primary Election: Sep 1, 2026
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Full Bio:
KEATING, William R., a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Norwood, Norfolk
County, Mass., September 6, 1952; B.A., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass., 1974;
M.B.A., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass., 1982; J.D., Suffolk University,
Chestnut Hill, Mass., 1985; member of the Massachusetts state house of
representatives, 1977-1984; member of the Massachusetts state senate,
1985-1998; Norfolk County, Mass. district attorney, 1998-2010; elected as a
Democrat to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the three succeeding Congresses
(January 3, 2011-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Massachusetts - 09
Southeast: Cape Cod, New Bedford, Plymouth
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Jun 3, 2025
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