Bill
Keating
Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Bill Keating seeks re-election in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District in 2026.
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- positions
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Background
Bill Keating is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District. Born and raised in Norwood, Massachusetts, he earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from Boston College and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School (1985). He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1985 and practiced law in Stoughton. 2
Before his federal service, Keating worked as a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier to help finance his education. He was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1977, serving until 1984, then served in the Massachusetts State Senate from 1985 to 1998. He went on to serve as Norfolk County District Attorney from 1999 until his election to Congress in 2010. 12
Keating was elected to Congress on November 2, 2010, and has represented the 9th District since. He and his wife reside in Bourne, Massachusetts. 1213
In 2026, Keating is running for re-election in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District as the Democratic incumbent. 56
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Massachusetts
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District
- Website
- keatingforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsKeating criticizes Russia diesel deal as 'a disturbing capitulation' to Putin
The Hill reported that Keating joined bipartisan backlash against a Russia diesel deal, calling it 'a disturbing capitulation' to Putin and the Kremlin.
Backlash grows against Russia diesel deal as Trump ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsWPRI reports on Keating and MacAllister speaking at New Bedford forum
WPRI covered the New Bedford forum where Keating and MacAllister appeared as rivals in the Massachusetts 9th District race.
Mass. 9th District rivals Keating, Macallister speak at New ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6debateKeating and MacAllister appear at New Bedford candidate forum
Keating and Republican challenger Tyler MacAllister appeared together at a candidate forum in New Bedford organized by The New Bedford Light and the League of Women Voters SouthCoast.
New Bedford Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums - The New Bedford Light · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24endorsementAlliance for American Leadership PAC endorses Keating for reelection
The Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL), a PAC focused on diplomacy, development, and humanitarian assistance, endorsed Keating, citing his foreign-affairs work and support for U.S. foreign assistance.
A4AL Endorses Congressman Bill Keating for Reelection in Massachusetts’ 9th Congressional District · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20newsOfficial Massachusetts primary results reported, confirming Keating's primary win
Official results from the September 1 primary were reported, confirming Keating's victory over Swallow by a wide margin.
Who won on Cape Cod? Final election results from Sept. 1 primary. · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19endorsementMassachusetts AFL-CIO endorses Keating as part of incumbent slate
The Massachusetts AFL-CIO endorsed Keating along with nearly all other incumbent federal lawmakers in its 2026 endorsement slate.
Massachusetts labor union endorses nearly all incumbents as businesses, workers flee · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsKeating releases report on U.S. policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Keating released a report alleging that U.S. decisions regarding Milorad Dodik, a gas-pipeline concession, and state property benefited Trump allies and harmed U.S. interests in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
www.quiverquant.com · news · Press+Release:+Bill+KeatingPress Release: Bill Keating Releases Report on U.S. Policy in... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 1newsKeating wins Democratic primary over Craig Swallow, advances to face MacAllister
Keating defeated Democratic challenger Craig Swallow 81,847 to 23,671 in the Massachusetts 9th District primary. Republican R. Tyler MacAllister ran unopposed on his side.
Who won on Cape Cod? Final election results from Sept. 1 primary. · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Bay State Stonewall Democrats organizationListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Planned Parenthood organizationListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Peter Meier (Bourne Selectman) officialPraised Keating's work on Cape Cod bridge funding. Listed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- United Steelworkers (USW) unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Equality PAC organizationListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Massachusetts AFL-CIO unionListed on campaign website without a date; also appears on Massachusetts AFL-CIO endorsements page. massaflcio.org
- Amalgamated Transit Union unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Humane Society organizationListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Massachusetts Teachers Association unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- NAGE unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Plymouth-Bristol Central Labor Council unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Ironworkers Local 7 unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Robbin Hubbard (Chair, Orleans Democratic Town Committee) officialListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Bob Isadore (Chair, Yarmouth Democratic Town Committee) officialListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Moms Demand Action (Gun Sense Candidate) organizationListed on campaign website as 'Mom's Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate' without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Southeastern Massachusetts Central Labor Council unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2222 unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- Norfolk County Labor Council unionListed on campaign website without a date. keatingforcongress.com
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionAFGE endorsed Keating and seven other Massachusetts incumbents for reelection on July 20, 2026. afge.org · Jul 20, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $422K
- Spent
- $593K
- Cash on hand
- $496K
As of Aug 12, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0MA10082(opens in a new tab)
Sources 13
- [1] Backlash grows against Russia diesel deal as Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Issues | Congressman Bill Keating - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Bill Keating for Congress – Representing the 9th ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Political Issues & Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] Mass. 9th District rivals Keating, Macallister speak at New ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [6] 2026 Representative in Congress Ninth District - VOTE411.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] New Bedford Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums - The New Bedford Light(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] A4AL Endorses Congressman Bill Keating for Reelection in Massachusetts’ 9th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [9] Who won on Cape Cod? Final election results from Sept. 1 primary.(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [10] Massachusetts labor union endorses nearly all incumbents as businesses, workers flee(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [11] www.quiverquant.com · news · Press+Release:+Bill+KeatingPress Release: Bill Keating Releases Report on U.S. Policy in...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [12] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Massachusetts ... - AFGE(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
- [13] ACA Tax Credit Impacts | Congressman Bill Keating(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2025