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Position

Secretary of State

About the position

An official responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining public records, and often serving as the chief administrative officer for state government.

Branch
Executive
Term
4 years

Offices

26
  • Secretary of State of Connecticut
  • Secretary of State of Massachusetts
  • Secretary of State of Alabama
  • Secretary of State of Arkansas
  • Secretary of State of Arizona
  • Secretary of State of California
  • Secretary of State of Colorado
  • Secretary of State of Georgia
  • Secretary of State of Iowa
  • Secretary of State of Idaho
  • Secretary of State of Illinois
  • Secretary of State of Indiana
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