title: Walter L. Ramsdell
text: # Walter L. Ramsdell
  
  Walter Lawrence Ramsdell (26 June 1860 – 25 August 1909) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.
  
  ## 1898 Congressional Race
  
  In 1898 Ramsdell was the nominee of the Democratic party for election to congress from Massachusetts's 7th congressional district, losing to future Congressman Ernest W. Roberts.
  
  He died in 1909 at Danvers.
  
  Political offices :
  
  | Preceded byEugene A. Besson | Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts 1897 to 1898 | Succeeded byWilliam Shepherd |
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