Endorsements
2026 Candidates
The Steady State endorses candidates for Congress, Governor, and other national-security-relevant offices who show a consistent commitment to the rule of law regardless of party, support nonpartisan oversight of the Executive Branch, and understand the security challenges facing the country. Endorsed candidates must also uphold democratic norms — the peaceful transfer of power, rejection of political violence, and defense of civil liberties including a free press and the right to dissent. The Steady State does not endorse candidates who have worked to subvert democratic institutions, discredited the security community without evidence, or promoted disinformation or extremism.
Bill Keating (MA-09)
Bill Keating represents Massachusetts’ Ninth District and is running for re-election. Born and raised in Norwood, he learned the value of service from his father, a police officer and veterans agent. He worked his way through Boston College as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service before earning his law degree from Suffolk University while serving in the Massachusetts Legislature. In Congress, he serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, and is currently Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment.