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Bill Galvin Will Seek a Record Ninth Term as Secretary of State
Galvin aims to counter federal voting restrictions and census interference while supporting Election Day registration; he holds over $1.9 million in campaign funds, officials said.
- On Wednesday, William F. Galvin announced he is seeking a record ninth term as Massachusetts secretary of state, driven by concerns over elections and the census.
- The Trump administration and DOJ have sought detailed personal information about Massachusetts voters without any need and sued Massachusetts and more than 20 other states, prompting court fights.
- The longest-serving state elections administrator, Galvin, is backing an Election Day registration ballot initiative moving toward the 2026 ballot and has supported it financially this year.
- Galvin's office is fighting federal demands in court, and he warned limiting census procedures and voter access would reduce federal aid and representation and injure the economy.
- Citing January 6, 2021, Galvin warned he will resist federal efforts to interfere with the 2028 election, citing concerns over ongoing district manipulation.
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Bill Galvin, already Massachusetts’ longest-serving secretary of state, says he will seek a record ninth term
Galvin, 75, has led the secretary’s office since 1995, and in each of the last two election cycles beat back high-profile primary challengers who pitched themselves as more progressive alternatives to the Brighton Democrat.
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