EXECUTIVE · PA · 1979-1980
Ethel D. Allen
Secretary of State · Republican · Pennsylvania
On the record
First African-American Republican woman state SoS
Background
Between 1979 and 1980, Ethel D. Allen held the Secretary of State seat in Pennsylvania, a 1-year tenure. Took office after C. DeLores Tucker; succeeded by William R. Davis. Note: First African-American Republican woman state SoS. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Dick Thornburgh.
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