Michael J. McCarthy (October 23, 1890 – June 12, 1955) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts Commissioner of Veterans' Services.

McCarthy was born on October 23, 1890, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.[1] He spent his entire life in the town. He was a member of its board of selectmen for 19 years and town clerk for 21.[2] From 1943 to 1955, McCarthy represented the 5th Plymouth District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] In 1954 he was the Republican nominee for Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. He lost to incumbent Edward J. Cronin 56% to 43%.[3] In January 1955, McCarthy was appointed Commissioner of Veterans' Services by Governor Christian A. Herter. McCarthy died on June 12, 1955, at his home.[2]

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  1. ^ a b Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1953-54. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Michael J. McCarthy". The Boston Daily Globe. June 13, 1955.
  3. ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1954. p. 5.
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Preceded by Republican nominee for Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1954 		Succeeded by
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