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Election Preview: U.S. Congress 9th Massachusetts District

Republican Christopher Sheldon will face Democrat Bill Keating in November to represent the 9th Massachusetts District in Congress.

Christopher Sheldon of Plymouth chatted live with voters in the 9th District in September after a tight race in the Republican primary. 

In November, Sheldon will face Democrat William Keating, who moved to Bourne in order to run in the newly drawn 9th District.

Patch asked the candidates to answer questions about their education, work experience and previous political experience. Click on the links below to view their profiles.

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Christopher Sheldon

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William Keating


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