Defined term

Secretary of State

Secretary of State: A state-level officer who is responsible for various departments and functions.

Also known as: SOS

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Election Administration

Definition

A state-level officer who is responsible for various departments and functions. Secretaries of State are often, but not always, the Chief Election Official in their state.

Alternative Definitions

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Secretary OF STATE

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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