The Illinois Secretary of State is a constitutional officer in the U.S. state of Illinois, and one of the six independently elected statewide offices. The Secretary’s office is responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining corporate records, and managing the state library and archives. The current Secretary of State is Jesse White, who has held the office since 1999.
The Secretary of State is an important figure in Illinois government. The office has a wide range of responsibilities, and the Secretary plays a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of state government. In addition to their core duties, the Secretary of State also serves on a number of boards and commissions, and represents Illinois at national and international events.
