John E. Walsh | |
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Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party | |
In office 2007–2013 | |
Preceded by | Philip W. Johnston |
Succeeded by | Thomas M. McGee |
Personal details | |
Born | John Edward Walsh April 14, 1958 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | November 20, 2023 | (aged 65)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Donna Akins (m. 1993) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Princeton University |
John Edward Walsh (April 14, 1958 – November 20, 2023) was an American political consultant and campaign manager who managed Deval Patrick's successful 2006 Massachusetts gubernatorial run and Ed Markey's successful 2020 United States Senate reelection campaign. He was chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party from 2007 to 2013 and, from 2020 to 2023, was Markey's chief of staff.