Public office

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

William Francis Galvin holds this office now.

The statewide office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
Not established
Jurisdiction:
Massachusetts

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

About this office

Main duties
The office administers statewide elections and oversees corporations, securities, public records, state archives, and historical commissions.
Term length
4 years
How the office is filled
Elected statewide

Sources: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts official office page; Massachusetts Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

William Francis Galvin

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official site confirms William Francis Galvin held this office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election.

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Sources

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Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Supports: William Francis Galvin as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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