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Tyler Macallister
Republican nominee R. Tyler Macallister, Mattapoisett Select Board member and commercial fisherman, challenges incumbent Rep. William Keating in MA-09.
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Background
R. Tyler Macallister is the 2026 Republican nominee for Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District, challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. William Keating in the November 3, 2026 general election. He won the September 2026 Republican primary, as confirmed by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's candidate listings and state election results. 4610
Macallister is a commercial fisherman, boat captain, and longtime local official from Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, where he and his wife have lived since 2001. His campaign describes him as a five-term elected member of the Mattapoisett Select Board with more than 14 years of service on that body, as noted in a June 2025 local news report. 1113
According to a fishing-seminar speaker biography, he holds degrees in Marine and General Biology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a master's degree in business. LinkedIn profiles associated with him list roles including regional sales manager and owner/captain of a fishing vessel. 1819
Macallister describes himself primarily as a fisherman with a finance background. His campaign platform focuses on issues related to the fishing industry and coastal communities. His general-election opponent is incumbent Congressman William Keating. 920
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Massachusetts
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Member, Mattapoisett Select Board
- Website
- macallister4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsMacallister's fishing-industry policy stance highlighted in district race coverage
A candidate-position summary attributed to Macallister support for protecting the fishing fleet and working waterfront with practical, science-based policy, and noted his view that the district has lacked a representative who understands the fishing industry.
Massachusetts 9th Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6debateMacallister and Keating participate in New Bedford candidate forum
Macallister and incumbent Rep. William Keating appeared at a forum organized by the New Bedford Light and League of Women Voters SouthCoast. Candidates answered questions on issues affecting New Bedford and the South Coast. A WPRI report confirmed the rivals spoke, though detailed exchanges were not available.
New Bedford Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums - The New Bedford Light · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsMassachusetts Republicans respond to harassment of Cape Cod restaurant that hosted Macallister fundraiser
Massachusetts Republicans, including Macallister, publicly condemned the harassment directed at Montano's Restaurant following the September 16 GOP fundraiser.
Massachusetts Republicans respond to harassment of Cape Cod restaurant · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28endorsementLog Cabin Republicans PAC endorses Macallister in fifth round of 2026 endorsements
The Log Cabin Republicans PAC included R. Tyler Macallister among its fifth round of 2026 endorsements, supporting Republican candidates for Congress and other offices.
Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Fifth Round of Endorsements · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsMacallister and Minogue hold fundraiser at Montano's Restaurant in Truro
R. Tyler Macallister and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue held a fundraiser at Montano's Restaurant in Truro. Afterward, owner Ed Medeiros reported online backlash, threats, and a hoax 911 call. The restaurant reported being down $52,000 in the following 11 days.
Cape Cod restaurateur says he received threats after hosting GOP fundraiser · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Log Cabin Republicans Federal Political Action Committee (LCR PAC) organizationLCR PAC listed Tyler Macallister (MA-09) among its endorsed candidates in its fifth round of endorsements announcement. logcabin.org · Sep 28, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $175K
- Spent
- $140K
- Cash on hand
- $35K
As of Aug 12, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MA09206(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Massachusetts 9th Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Tyler Macallister for Congress — MA-09(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Solutions - Tyler Macallister for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [4] New Bedford Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums - The New Bedford Light(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Cape Cod restaurateur says he received threats after hosting GOP fundraiser(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Massachusetts Republicans respond to harassment of Cape Cod restaurant(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [7] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Fifth Round of Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026