EXECUTIVE · IA · 1979-1987
Mary Jane Odell
Secretary of State · Republican · Iowa
Background
Iowa's Secretary of State 1979–1987: Mary Jane Odell — 8-year tenure. Took office after Melvin D. Synhorst; succeeded by Elaine Baxter. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Robert D. Ray; Attorney General Tom Miller.
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Others who held this office in Iowa
- Paul Pate (2015-present)
- Matt Schultz (2011-2015)
- Michael Mauro (2007-2011)
- Chet Culver (1999-2007)
- Elaine Baxter (1987-1995)
- Melvin D. Synhorst (1955-1979)
- Rollo H. Bergeson (1947-1955)