Cape Cod Times
U.S. Rep William Keating turned back a primary challenge from New Bedford activist and first-time candidate Craig Swallow on Sept. 1, winning the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ 9th Congressional District and advancing to the November general election.
The race was called by 9:50 p.m., with Keating’s campaign earning nearly 80% of the vote in the district to bypass Swallow for a chance at winning an eighth full term in Congress.
On Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, Keating gained a total of 37,939 votes and Swallow 8,765, according to preliminary results from town clerks.