CAMPAIGN ’88 : Dukakis Press Chief

Dayton Duncan, deputy press secretary to Walter F. Mondale during his 1984 presidential campaign, has been named national press secretary for the Dukakis presidential campaign.

Duncan, 38, will join the Democratic front-runner’s staff in mid-June, Dukakis’ campaign office said Thursday.

Duncan served from 1979 to 1983 as press secretary and chief of staff to the late New Hampshire Gov. Hugh Gallen. He lives in Roxbury, N.H.

Duncan replaces Patricia O’Brien, who resigned last November. The campaign has not had an official press secretary since then. He will report to Leslie Dach, communications director for the Massachusetts governor’s presidential campaign.

“I’m delighted that Dayton is bringing his talent and energy to the Dukakis campaign,” campaign manager Susan Estrich said. “Dayton’s experience working with the national press corps will be a great asset.”