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William Galvin
Democratic Party
Candidate, Massachusetts Secretary of State
Massachusetts Secretary of State
Tenure
1995 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
31
Compensation
Base salary
$187,433
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2022
Next election
September 1, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Boston College, 1972
Law
Suffolk University Law School, 1975
Contact
Official website
Official YouTube

William Galvin (Democratic Party) is the Massachusetts Secretary of State. He assumed office in 1995. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Galvin (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Massachusetts Secretary of State. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 1, 2026.[source]

Biography

William Galvin is a native of Brighton, Mass. He earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1972 and a law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1975.

Galvin began his political career while attending law school, working as an aide to the Governor of Massachusetts's Council. In 1975, the same year he graduated from Suffolk University Law School, he won a special election to the Massachusetts General Court as a state representative from the Allston-Brighton district. Galvin represented that district until 1990 when he won the Democratic Party's nomination in the race for treasurer; he was later defeated in the general election by Republican Joe Malone.[1]

Political career

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Galvin's political career includes the following offices:

Elections

2026

See also: Massachusetts Secretary of State election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on September 1, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State

Incumbent William Galvin (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State on September 1, 2026.

Candidate
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William Galvin

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2022

See also: Massachusetts Secretary of State election, 2022

General election

General election for Massachusetts Secretary of State

Incumbent William Galvin defeated Rayla Campbell and Juan Sanchez in the general election for Massachusetts Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of William Galvin
William Galvin (D)
 
67.7
 
1,665,808
Image of Rayla Campbell
Rayla Campbell (R)
 
29.3
 
722,021
Image of Juan Sanchez
Juan Sanchez (Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts)
 
2.9
 
71,717
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
1,396

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,460,942
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State

Incumbent William Galvin defeated Tanisha Sullivan in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State on September 6, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of William Galvin
William Galvin
 
70.1
 
524,947
Image of Tanisha Sullivan
Tanisha Sullivan Candidate Connection
 
29.8
 
223,420
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
602

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 748,969
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State

Rayla Campbell advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State on September 6, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rayla Campbell
Rayla Campbell
 
99.1
 
207,927
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.9
 
1,937

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 209,864
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2018

See also: Massachusetts Secretary of State election, 2018

General election

General election for Massachusetts Secretary of State

Incumbent William Galvin defeated Anthony Amore and Juan Sanchez in the general election for Massachusetts Secretary of State on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of William Galvin
William Galvin (D)
 
68.2
 
1,877,065
Image of Anthony Amore
Anthony Amore (R)
 
24.4
 
671,300
Image of Juan Sanchez
Juan Sanchez (Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts)
 
3.6
 
100,428
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.8
 
103,872

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,752,665
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State

Incumbent William Galvin defeated Josh Zakim in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of William Galvin
William Galvin
 
67.6
 
433,086
Image of Josh Zakim
Josh Zakim
 
32.4
 
208,011

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 641,097
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State

Anthony Amore advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts Secretary of State on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Anthony Amore
Anthony Amore

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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2014

See also: Massachusetts secretary of state election, 2014

Galvin ran for re-election as secretary of state in 2014. He won the Democratic nomination without opposition in the primary on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.[2][3]

Results

Secretary of State of Massachusetts, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam Galvin Incumbent 67.4% 1,395,616
     Republican David D'Arcangelo 28.9% 597,491
     Green Danny Factor 3.6% 74,789
     Nonpartisan Write-in votes 0.1% 1,421
Total Votes 2,069,317
Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of State

2010

See also: Massachusetts Secretary of State election, 2010
Massachusetts Secretary of State, General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam F. Galvin Incumbent 64.5% 1,420,481
     Republican William C. Campbell 32.7% 720,967
     Independent Jim Henderson 2.8% 61,812
Total Votes 2,203,260
Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth


  • 2010 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary
  • William Galvin ran unopposed in this contest

2006

Galvin defeated Green-Rainbow Party candidate Jill Stein, a medical doctor and environmental health advocate who ran for governor in 2002, in the November general election.

Massachusetts Secretary of State, General Election, 2006
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam F. Galvin Incumbent 72.9% 1,546,582
     Green Jill E. Stein 27.1% 574,388
Total Votes 2,120,970
Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth


Massachusetts Secretary of State, Republican Primary, 2006
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam F. Galvin Incumbent 83.1% 633,035
John Bonifaz 16.9% 129,012
Total Votes 762,047
Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.

2002

Massachusetts Secretary of State, General Election, 2002
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam F. Galvin Incumbent 74% 1,472,562
     Republican Jack E. Robinson, III 26% 516,260
Total Votes 1,988,822
Election results via [1]


  • 2002 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary[4]
    • William Galvin ran unopposed in this contest

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2026

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2022

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Campaign finance summary

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William Galvin campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Massachusetts Secretary of StateWon general$1,656,999 $0
2014Massachusetts Secretary of the CommonwealthWon $773,597 N/A**
2010Massachusetts Secretary of the CommonwealthWon $1,556,961 N/A**
2006Massachusetts Secretary of the CommonwealthWon $1,431,135 N/A**
2002Massachusetts Secretary of the CommonwealthWon $704,425 N/A**
1998Massachusetts Secretary of the CommonwealthWon $293,325 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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Galvin and his wife, Eileen, have one daughter.[1]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bill Galvin Committee Campaign Website, accessed October 10, 2012
    2. ↑ The Boston Globe, "Galvin’s pass on attorney general race opens door," October 9, 2013
    3. ↑ Bill Gavin Secretary of State Official Campaign Website, "Homepage," accessed September 9, 2013
    4. ↑ Massachusetts Elections Division - 2002 Democratic Primary Election Results

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