Appointed state administrative official
Secretary of State of Maryland Type Secretary of State Formation 1838 First holder John Charles Groome
The secretary of state of Maryland is charged with the administrative and record-keeping functions of the state government of the U.S. state of Maryland . The secretary of state also holds custody of the Seal of Maryland . Unlike in many states, the secretary of state is not an elective office, but is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate . Susan C. Lee has served as the secretary of state since January 2023.
List of secretaries of state
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Political party affiliations
28 ▌ Republican (28 states)
26 ▌ Democratic (22 states, 3 territories, 1 district)
1 ▌ Independent (1 territory)
1 ▌ New Progressive (1 territory)Italics indicate no secretary of state in this state, closest equivalent listed An asterisk (*) indicates that the officeholder is serving in an acting capacity.