Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District

Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District is represented by William Keating (Democrat), who has served in the House since 2011 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2013. Keating has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 96% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time. The district includes New Bedford, Barnstable Town, and Bridgewater Town. It takes in all or part of 6 counties; the most populous parts are in Plymouth County and Barnstable County. About 788,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $100,749.

Current Representative

William Keating (Democrat) has served in the House since 2011 and has represented Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District since redistricting in 2013.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 96% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 96%

See William Keating's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Massachusetts 9th District

Winner: Bill Keating.

Incumbent Bill Keating is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Bill Keating (Democratic), incumbent: raised $554K, $461K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 96% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time
Tyler MacAllister (Republican): raised $215K, $53K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 788,493
Median household income: $100,749
Median age: 47
Median home value: $578,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Keating Voted Recently

Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Agreed to
Yea on Cashless Bail Reporting Act (May 14, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Stephen Lynch — Democrat (2001–2013)
John Moakley — Democrat (1973–2001)
Louise Hicks — Democrat (1971–1973)
John McCormack — Democrat (1963–1971)
Hastings Keith — Republican (1959–1963)
Donald Nicholson — Republican (1947–1959)
Charles Gifford — Republican (1943–1949)
Thomas Eliot — Democrat (1941–1943)
Robert Luce — Republican (1937–1941)
Richard Russell — Democrat (1935–1937)
Robert Luce — Republican (1933–1935)
Charles Underhill — Republican (1921–1933)

Where the District Is

Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District covers 1,255 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Plymouth County (part): 42% of residents
Barnstable County: 29% of residents
Bristol County (part): 24% of residents
Dukes County: 3% of residents
Nantucket County: 2% of residents
Norfolk County (part): 1% of residents

Largest communities

New Bedford
Barnstable Town
Bridgewater Town
South Yarmouth
Nantucket
Middleborough Center
Plymouth
East Falmouth