Secretary of State

noun phrase

1

: the head of the U.S. government department that is in charge of how the country relates to and deals with foreign countries

2

: the head of one of several important departments of the British government

the Secretary of State for Home Affairs

Examples of Secretary of State in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Democrats, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is the overwhelming favorite over Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Speaking at a Malcolm X College news conference with the Chicago Teachers Union, the mayor refrained from addressing Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias by name following his Sunday campaign announcement for Johnson’s seat. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

In the last two quarters, Vindman outraised Moody, who was appointed to the Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in early 2025. — Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Swanson, who is facing Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, talks about issues that separate the two of them. — Carol Cain, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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