William C. Galvin
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Norfolk District
Assumed office
1991
Preceded byJohn H. Flood
Personal details
Born (1956-10-18) October 18, 1956 (age 67)
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceCanton, Massachusetts
Alma materFramingham State College
Suffolk University
OccupationInsurance Broker
Politician

William C. Galvin (born October 18, 1956) is an American insurance broker and politician who represents the 6th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected to the legislature in 1990.

Political career

Galvin entered politics when he was elected to the Canton Board of Library Trustees, where he served from 1979 to 1987. He was then elected to the town's Board of Assessors, a position which he has held since 1987.[2][3]

In 1990, with incumbent Representative John H. Flood retiring to run for governor, Galvin sought the Democratic nomination for the 6th Norfolk District. He won the primary with 57.4% of the vote and the general election with 44.4% against Canton Republican Avril T. Elkort.[4]

Committee Assignments

See also

References

  1. ^ Massachusetts Legislature profile
  2. ^ 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  3. ^ "Board of Assessors | Canton, MA - Official Website". www.town.canton.ma.us. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  4. ^ "William C. Galvin (D)". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  5. ^ "Representative William C. Galvin: Committees". Retrieved July 16, 2023.


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