MA · Candidate
William F. Galvin
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Secretary of State of Massachusetts
Biography
William Galvin is the incumbent Democratic Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, first elected in 1994 and seeking another term.[1]
Galvin was born and raised in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. After graduating from Boston College he began his public service career in 1972 as an aide to the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[2]
He won a special election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1975 and represented the Allston-Brighton district, and he graduated from Suffolk University School of Law in 1976.[2]
Galvin was first elected Secretary of the Commonwealth in 1994 and was re-elected in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.[1] A 2023 profile described him as having held the office since 1995, the longest tenure in its history.[2]
- 1.The Green Papers: Massachusetts 2026 General Election · The Green Papers · 2026-10-19 Reference
- 2.Lifelong commitment to public service · Fifty Plus Advocate · 2023-06-01 News report
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.