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William Galvin
| William Galvin | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sixth Norfolk | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 18, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Dorchester, Massachusetts | |
| Profession | Insurance Broker | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Galvin has served on the Canton Board of Assessors.
Biography
Galvin's professional experience includes working as an insurance broker.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Galvin served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Personnel and Administration, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Galvin served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Personnel and Administration, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Galvin served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Personnel and Administration, Chair | ||||
Election history
2012
Galvin won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Sixth Norfolk District. Galvin was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Galvin won re-election to the First Sixth Norfolk Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Sixth Norfolk District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 William Galvin (D)
|
11,660 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Galvin won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sixth Norfolk, unopposed. [4]
Galvin raised $18,150 for his campaign.[5]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, First Norfolk (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William C Galvin (D)
|
15,652 | |||
| All Others | 62 | |||
| Blanks | 4,924 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Galvin received $19,615 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Galvin's campaign in 2010 | |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Association Of Insurance Agents | $800 |
| Forde, Joanne M | $500 |
| Keith, John W | $500 |
| Government Employees | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $19,615 |
2008
Galvin raised $18,150 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Joanne M. Dorde | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents | $750 |
| Massachusetts Association of Realtors | $600 |
| Five different donors | $500 |
Personal
Galvin has been a member of the Blue Hills Civic Association, Canton Association of Industries, Canton Rotary, Canton Town Club, Independent Insurance Agents of Massachusetts, Lions International, Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers, and Professional Insurance Agents of New England.[1]
Recent news
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William Galvin News Feed
- OUR OPINION: A ho-hum senate race needs a spark -- and candidates - The Patriot Ledger
- Share via e-mail - Boston Globe
- Tim Murray, we hardly needed ye - Boston Herald
- Murray: 'I wasn't seeking the position' - The Sun
- 13 hours ago ? Associated Press - Winona Daily News
- Boston bombings overshadow Massachusetts Senate election - CNN (blog)
- Galvin sees most voters sitting out Senate primaries - North Andover Citizen
- Mass. Lt. Gov. Murray to quit, join business group - GoErie.com
- Murray 'could have been a contender' - The Sun
- Mass. Fines Ameriprise, Others $1M Over REIT Sales - Law360 (subscription)
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External links
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Galvin
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Massachusetts Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, Massachusetts House of Representatives
- ↑ 2008 Massachusetts Election Fundraising, Candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Donors
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
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