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Massachusetts State House District 9th Bristol
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 9th Bristol, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Republican Party
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What is Chester M. Tam running for?
Chester M. Tam is not currently running for office on Civoren.
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- Massachusetts State House District 9th Bristol
Chester M. Tam is a Republican candidate for Massachusetts State Representative in the 9th Bristol District (Dartmouth and part of New Bedford). Born in Taunton and a longtime Dartmouth-area resident, he earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training from Bridgewater State University and spent more than 25 years in technology roles across software, financial, pharmaceutical, and healthcare companies. He is a landlord and runs a website-development business, served as a Dartmouth Town Meeting member, and ran unsuccessfully for the Dartmouth Board of Health in 2024; he became a Republican in 2016.
Where does Chester M. Tam stand on the issues?
Chester M. Tam has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Cost of Living & Affordability
SupportsTam's central campaign priority is lowering the cost of living so working families, seniors, and young people can afford to stay and thrive in Massachusetts.
“Lower the cost of living so working families, seniors, and young people can afford to stay and thrive in Massachusetts.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of July 2026
Election Integrity & Administration
SupportsTam supports the S.A.V.E. Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.
“he couldn't pass the laws he would want to, such as the S.A.V.E. Act, which would proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.”
dartmouth.theweektoday.comAs of August 2026
Energy
MixedTam wants to lower utility bills by rolling back carbon emissions targets and favors natural gas and nuclear power over renewables to cut costs, while not rejecting green energy outright.
“They say they want to lower utility bills by rolling back carbon emissions targets... They said they favored natural gas and nuclear power over renewable sources as a way to bring down costs... Tam said he was 'not saying we shouldn't go green.'”
newbedfordlight.orgAs of August 2026
Fiscal Responsibility & Budgeting
SupportsTam runs on fiscal responsibility, conservative common-sense solutions, and keeping government spending in check.
“I'm a conservative Republican who believes in common-sense solutions, fiscal responsibility, and a government that is accountable to the people it serves.”
chestermtam.comAs of August 2026
Government Transparency & Accountability
SupportsTam demands accountable, transparent government and supports auditing the Massachusetts Legislature (which voters authorized in 2024) to root out wasteful spending.
“Demand accountable, transparent government that protects taxpayers and puts people first, not special interests or Beacon Hill bureaucrats.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of July 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsTam lists education among his policy priorities and wants to direct more state money toward schools and local aid.
“What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Taxpayer protection & government accountability; Affordability / cost of living; Public safety; Education.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of July 2026
Education
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Support for Chester M. Tam · 9/19/2026
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