The secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a constitutional officer in the executive branch of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Originally appointed under authority of the English Crown pursuant to the Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Company,the office of secretary of the Commonwealth became an elective one in 1780. Twenty-seven individuals have occupied the office of secretary of the Commonwealth over the ensuing centuries. The incumbent is William F. Galvin,a Democrat who has held the office since 1995.
The 1928 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held on November 6,1928,with Democratic incumbent David I. Walsh defeating his challengers.
The 1926 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts was held on November 2,1926.
The 1922 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held on Tuesday,November 7. Incumbent Republican Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was narrowly re-elected to a fifth term in office over Democrat William A. Gaston.
The United States Senate election of 1924 in Massachusetts was held on November 4,1924. Incumbent Democratic Senator David I. Walsh,first elected in 1918,ran for a second term in office but was defeated by the Republican nominee incumbent Speaker of the U.S. House Frederick H. Gillett. Despite winning 13 out of 14 counties in the state,Gillett was only able to win a narrow margin of 1.7%,which was largely due to Walsh's strong performance in Suffolk County,home to the state capitol of Boston,likely being carried over by fellow Republican Calvin Coolidge's strong performance in the 1924 United States presidential election.
The United States Senate election of 1918 in Massachusetts was held on November 5. Incumbent Republican Senator John W. Weeks ran for a second term in office but was defeated by Democratic former Governor David I. Walsh.
The 1913 Massachusetts gubernatorial election took place on November 4,1913. Democratic Lieutenant Governor David I. Walsh defeated the Progressive,Republican and independent candidates Charles S. Bird,Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner and incumbent Governor Eugene Foss with 39.77% of the vote. Suffolk County was the only county to give more than 50% of its vote to a candidate and had given Walsh 53.98% of its vote.
John Jackson Walsh was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts Senate and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Massachusetts in 1920.
Richard Henry Long (1865–1957) was an American businessman and politician who was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Massachusetts in 1918 and 1919. He lost both elections to future President of the United States Calvin Coolidge.
Robert Morris Washburn (1868–1946) was an American politician and writer who served in the Massachusetts General Court and wrote a newspaper column and a number of biographies on Massachusetts politicians,including Calvin Coolidge.
The 1911 Massachusetts gubernatorial election took place on November 7,1911. Incumbent Democratic Governor Eugene Foss defeated the Republican nominee,Louis A. Frothingham with 48.84% of the vote.
The 132nd Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1911 during the governorship of Eugene Foss. Allen T. Treadway served as president of the Senate and Joseph Walker served as speaker of the House.
The 126th Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1905 during the governorship of William Lewis Douglas. William F. Dana served as president of the Senate and Louis A. Frothingham served as speaker of the House.
The 133rd Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1912 during the governorship of Eugene Foss. Levi H. Greenwood served as president of the Senate and Grafton D. Cushing served as speaker of the House.
The 125th Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1904 during the governorship of John L. Bates. George R. Jones served as president of the Senate and Louis A. Frothingham served as speaker of the House.
The 134th Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1913 during the governorship of Eugene Foss. Levi H. Greenwood served as president of the Senate and Grafton D. Cushing served as speaker of the House.
The 131st Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1910 during the governorship of Eben Sumner Draper. Allen T. Treadway served as president of the Senate and Joseph Walker served as speaker of the House.
The 130th Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1909 during the governorship of Eben Sumner Draper. Allen T. Treadway served as president of the Senate and Joseph Walker served as speaker of the House.
Russell Abner Wood was an American politician who was a Perennial candidate for statewide office in Massachusetts. He served as Massachusetts State Auditor from 1939 to 1941.
Norman Hill White was an American publisher and politician.
