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
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The Michigan Democratic Party announced its nominees for key races in the November 2026 election, including Attorney General and Secretary of State.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
In, Women4Change Indiana and Montagne against Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, members of the Indiana Election Commission and other state election officials.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dusty Beach — a Republican described as a retired correctional officer — is listed as a candidate in the race, but does not have a statement listed with the Secretary of State.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The California Secretary of State Elections Division can be reached at 800-345-VOTE (8683).
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
In, Women4Change Indiana and Montagne against Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, members of the Indiana Election Commission and other state election officials.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dusty Beach — a Republican described as a retired correctional officer — is listed as a candidate in the race, but does not have a statement listed with the Secretary of State.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The California Secretary of State Elections Division can be reached at 800-345-VOTE (8683).
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Secretary of State.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Secretary%20of%20State. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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