MA-09 Democratic nominee?
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SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age73 years old (Sep 6, 1952)
GenderMale
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LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundAttorney
EducationBoston College (BA)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Richard (Bill) Keating is an American lawyer and Democratic politician serving as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district (Cape Cod, the South Shore and South Coast) since 2013, after representing the former 10th district beginning in 2011. He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1977–1985), Massachusetts Senate (1985–1999), and as Norfolk County District Attorney (1999–2011). He earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from Boston College and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports measures that raise revenue from large corporations and wealthy individuals to fund government programs and climate/health investments, and has backed expansions of refundable tax credits and clean-energy tax incentives. Has voted for and promoted legislation packaging higher corporate taxes or enforcement with spending on climate, health, and economic supports for low- and middle-income families.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding healthcare benefits for constituents but does not provide clear public support for single‑payer/Medicare for All; positions on specific reforms (public option, Medicaid changes, ACA adjustments) are not clearly stated. Public materials emphasize preserving healthcare benefits and expanding access, while some questionnaires list no explicit answer on single‑payer.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal/humanitarian pathways and comprehensive immigration reform while acknowledging the need to address border management. Has backed measures that protect people arriving for humanitarian reasons and criticized restrictive or politicized enforcement actions.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive investment in clean and renewable energy (solar, wind), opposes offshore drilling, and has expressed support for the Green New Deal and a unified approach to address climate change and its national-security and coastal resilience impacts.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and “common-sense” gun reform measures while respecting law-abiding gun ownership; advocates for congressional votes on gun-safety legislation and treats gun violence as a public-health and public-safety issue.
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