EXECUTIVE · CA · 1943-1970
Frank M. Jordan
Secretary of State · Republican · California
On the record
Died in office Apr 1970; longest-serving CA SoS
SEVERITY · DIED-IN-OFFICE
Background
California's Secretary of State 1943–1970: Frank M. Jordan — 27-year tenure. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Jerry Brown. In-office record: Died in office Apr 1970; longest-serving CA SoS. Same-year political environment (1943): Governor Earl Warren.
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- Alex Padilla (2015-2021)
- Debra Bowen (2007-2015)
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- Tony Miller (1994-1995)
- March Fong Eu (1975-1994)
- Jerry Brown (1971-1975)