William C. Galvin


William C. Galvin is an American insurance broker and politician who represents the 6th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. 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.
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

For the 2025-26 Session, Galvin sits on the following committees in the House:
For the 2015-16, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22, and 2023-24 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
For the 2011-12 and 2013-14 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
  • Chairperson, House Committee on Personnel and Administration
For the 2007-08 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
For the 2005-06 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
For the 2001-02 and 2003-04 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
For the 1997-98 and 1999-00 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
  • House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
  • House Ways and Means
  • Joint committee on Ways and Means
For the 1995-96 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
For the 1993-94 Session, Galvin sat on the following committees in the House:
*Public records do not list his specific committee assignments from the 1991-92 session.