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Local roots. A lifetime of service.
Candidate positionAfter years of watching the federal government grow more disconnected from the people it's supposed to serve, Tyler believes Massachusetts deserves leadership grounded in real-world experience, common sense, and accountability. He's running for Congress in the 9th District to be a steady, accessible voice for the Cape, the Islands, the South Coast, and the South Shore — and to protect the fishing heritage and coastal communities that define this corner of the Commonwealth.
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After years of watching the federal government grow more disconnected from the people it's supposed to serve, Tyler believes Massachusetts deserves leadership grounded in real-world experience, common sense, and accountability. He's running for Congress in the 9th District to be a steady, accessible voice for the Cape, the Islands, the South Coast, and the South Shore — and to protect the fishing heritage and coastal communities that define this corner of the Commonwealth.
Sustainable Fishing & the Waterfront
Candidate positionProtect the fishing fleet and the working waterfront with practical, science-based policy that keeps the South Coast economy strong for the next generation.
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Protect the fishing fleet and the working waterfront with practical, science-based policy that keeps the South Coast economy strong for the next generation.
Veterans & Seniors
Candidate positionHonor the promises made to those who served and protect the benefits seniors have earned over a lifetime.
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Honor the promises made to those who served and protect the benefits seniors have earned over a lifetime.
Our Coastal Way of Life
Candidate positionProtect the coastline, the harbors, and the way of life that makes Southeastern Massachusetts home — with a balanced, common-sense approach.
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Protect the coastline, the harbors, and the way of life that makes Southeastern Massachusetts home — with a balanced, common-sense approach.
Reduce Mandates and Spending That Raise Household Costs
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyReduce federal mandates and spending the candidate says contribute to higher grocery, fuel, and housing costs.
- Focus federal policy on kitchen-table affordability.
- Reward work and household self-sufficiency.
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Use an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyUse an all-of-the-above energy strategy focused on reliable and affordable power.
- Put grid reliability and consumer costs ahead of a single energy technology.
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Cut Waste and Bring Federal Dollars Back to the District
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyCut wasteful federal spending, hold Washington accountable for public money, and direct the district's fair share of federal funds back home.
- Track federal expenditures.
- Prioritize Cape, Islands, South Coast, and South Shore needs.
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Use Science-Based Rules to Protect the Working Waterfront
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyOppose federal overreach affecting the fishing fleet and use practical, science-based policy to protect the working waterfront.
- Support the South Coast fishing economy.
- Keep the fleet viable for the next generation.
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Keep Coastal Decisions in Local Hands
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyProtect shorelines, harbors, small businesses, and coastal traditions while keeping major coastal decisions in local hands.
- Use a balanced approach to coastal stewardship.
- Protect the district's working coastal economy.
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Oppose Industrial Wind Farms in Fishing Grounds
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyOppose industrial offshore wind projects located in active fishing grounds.
- Put fishermen, coastal communities, and ratepayers ahead of outside project interests.
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Oppose Data Centers That Strain Local Power and Water
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyOppose data-center projects that would place heavy demands on the local electric grid and water supply.
- Protect local resources and ratepayers.
- Require community interests to come first.
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Provide Accessible and Accountable Representation
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityMake the congressional office accessible, responsive, and accountable to every community in the district.
- Carry district concerns to Washington.
- Return decisions and results to constituents.
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Back Local Police and Child-Safety Standards
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PrioritySupport local law enforcement and common-sense child-safety standards.
- Keep neighborhoods and children safe.
- Work with local public-safety institutions.
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Protect Earned Benefits
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityProtect benefits earned by veterans and senior citizens.
- Keep federal promises made through service and a lifetime of work.
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Require Decommissioning Funds Before Project Approval
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyDo not approve a new offshore wind project until its decommissioning funds are posted in advance and the amount is publicly disclosed.
- Require financial assurance before construction.
- Make the removal obligation transparent to the public.
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