What does a state’s secretary of state do? Most run elections, a once-routine job facing increasing scrutiny
By John J. Martin, University of Virginia. Published 2-29-2024 by The Conversation They may be the most important government officials you can’t name. Their decisions have the potential to alter election results. Scholars have referred to them as the “guardians of the democratic process.” Who are these unknown, but essential, officials? State secretaries of state.