Philip W. Johnston
Philip W. Johnston | |
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Official portrait, circa 1983 | |
| Secretary of Health and Human Services of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1984–1991 | |
| Governor | Michael Dukakis |
| Preceded by | Manuel C. Carballo |
| Succeeded by | David Forsberg |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Plymouth District | |
| In office 1979–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Paul F. X. Moriarty |
| Succeeded by | Frank Hynes |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 10th Plymouth District | |
| In office 1975–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Ohlson |
| Succeeded by | Michael C. Creedon |
| Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party | |
| In office 2000–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Menard |
| Succeeded by | John E. Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1944 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2025 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Amherst Harvard University |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Philip W. Johnston (July 21, 1944 – April 5, 2025) was an American businessman and politician who was Secretary of Human Services in Massachusetts and Regional Administrator of Health and Human Services for New England.