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U.S. Representative (Massachusetts, District 9)
Primary election
Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District, MAEnded 9/1/2026
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What is Craig M Mr Swallow running for?
Craig M Mr Swallow is not currently running for office on Civoren.
- Most recent race
- U.S. Representative (Massachusetts, District 9)
How much has Craig M Mr Swallow raised?
Craig M Mr Swallow's campaign has reported raising $40,503 and spending $33,246 to the Federal Election Commission.
- Total raised
- $40,503
- Total spent
- $33,246
- Campaign committee
- CRAIG SWALLOW FOR CONGRESS
Craig Swallow is a working-class candidate born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. His grandparents and mother fled Portugal in the 1960s. He attended New Bedford Public Schools, Bristol Community College, and Bridgewater State University (B.S., 2010), and has worked in education, restaurant management, and community leadership — including as a substitute teacher and as general manager at Rose Alley Ale House in New Bedford. He returned to Massachusetts in 2023, co-led a local Indivisible chapter, and lives in New Bedford with his husband Mike. He is running on a platform of affordability and accountability.
Where does Craig M Mr Swallow stand on the issues?
Craig M Mr Swallow has a recorded position on 11 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Affordable Housing
SupportsSupports treating housing as a human need: expanding Housing Choice Vouchers, rent-to-own programs, emergency rent assistance and eviction prevention, capping short-term rentals, and taxing vacant properties held for speculation.
“Expand Housing Choice Vouchers and automatically enroll eligible workers... Cap short-term rentals that hollow out neighborhoods... Tax vacant properties held purely for speculation.”
craigswallowforcongress.comAs of August 2026
AI Regulation & Safety
SupportsSupports progressive AI regulation with privacy-by-default standards, algorithmic transparency and accountability, worker-first protections against surveillance and productivity scoring, and enforceable safety standards including protections for children.
“A progressive AI policy starts from a simple principle: technology must serve the public first. That means enforceable guardrails, strong privacy protections, and clear standards so people can understand when AI is being used, challenge harmful outcomes, and opt for human review when it matters.”
craigswallowforcongress.comAs of August 2026
Cost of Living & Affordability
SupportsSupports lowering daily costs through expanded affordable public transit, universal pre-K and affordable childcare with fair pay for childcare workers, strengthening SNAP and local agriculture/fisheries, and cracking down on corporate price gouging.
“Universal pre-K and affordable childcare, with fair pay and training for childcare workers... Strengthening SNAP and supporting local agriculture and fisheries... Cracking down on corporate price gouging in essential goods.”
craigswallowforcongress.comAs of August 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsSupports a Climate Superfund to make fossil fuel corporations pay for environmental damage, funding resilient infrastructure, clean energy, and union-backed green apprenticeship programs, while empowering states and municipalities to pursue climate litigation.
“A Climate Superfund that forces fossil fuel corporations to pay for environmental damage.”
craigswallowforcongress.comAs of August 2026
Foreign Policy & National Security
SupportsAdvocates diplomacy over war - repealing outdated AUMFs, ending military aid to allies committing genocide or war crimes, shifting funding from defense contractors toward diplomacy and humanitarian aid, and expanding support for veterans.
“A foreign policy rooted in peace makes our country stronger and more secure... An end to the humanitarian crisis and genocide in Palestine, and military incursions into Lebanon... A commitment to ending unauthorized and indefinite military engagements, including repealing outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).”
craigswallowforcongress.comAs of August 2026
Government Transparency & Accountability
SupportsSupports a full ban on individual stock ownership and trading by members of Congress, senior staff, and their immediate families, with mandatory divestment into blind trusts, disclosure of transactions within 24 hours, and penalties including fines and expulsion.
“I will fight for: A full ban on individual stock ownership for members of Congress, senior staff, and immediate family. Mandatory divestment into blind trusts or broad index funds within six months of taking office. Public disclosure of all financial transactions within twenty-four hours.”
craigswallowforcongress.comAs of August 2026
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