Here’s what you should know about California’s Secretary of State.
CALIFORNIA, USA — While many Californians are aware of what the governor, the legislature and Congressional members do, some titles on the primary election ballot might not be so clear.
When it comes to the Secretary of State’s office, it touches everything from elections to business records in California.
Nearly 500 people work there, and the goal is to help make government information more transparent and accessible.
The office oversees elections, campaign and lobbyist financial disclosures, business filings and notary commissions. It also runs the Safe at Home confidential address program, keeps several state registries, protects the State Archives and serves as a trustee of the California Museum.
The Secretary of State is an elected role, and this person acts as the state’s chief election officer. California’s current Secretary of State is Shirley Weber.