John E. Walsh is an American businessman and political figure who currently serves as Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
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A graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School and Princeton University[1], Walsh's political career began shortly after he graduated from college when he helped a friend who was running for the Abington School Committee. Although his friend lost a close race to an incumbent, Walsh was appointed to the Abington finance committee.[2] At the age of 26, he was elected to the Abington Board of Selectman, where he would serve from 1983 to 1993.[3] He later spent three years as a member of the Plymouth County Charter Commission.[1]
During the 1998 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, Walsh served as Field Director of Brian J. Donnelly’s campaign. In 2002 he was the Campaign Manager for the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign. He also worked as the Field Coordinator for Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonough's 2004 re-election campaign.[1] Walsh served as Deval Patrick's Campaign Manager during his successful 2006 Massachusetts gubernatorial run[2][4] and was also the director of his transition team.[5]
Since 2007, he has been the Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.[6]
Walsh continues to serve as the President of Independence Insurance Agency, Inc., a small insurance company located in Abington.[1][2]
Walsh resides in Abington with his wife Donna and son Coleman.[1]
In 2010, Walsh suffered a mild heart attack.[6]
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| Preceded by Philip W. Johnston |
Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party 2007-present |
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