William C. Galvin (born October 18, 1956) is an American insurance broker and politician who represents the 6th Norfolk District in the

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. A member of the

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, 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. 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.

Committee Assignments

* Chairperson, House Committee on Rules * Chairperson, Joint Committee on Rules

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1956 births Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives People from Canton, Massachusetts Politicians from Boston Framingham State University alumni Suffolk University alumni Living people American businesspeople in insurance 21st-century American legislators 21st-century Massachusetts politicians {{Massachusetts-MARepresentative-stub

Political career

Committee Assignments

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