State Secretaries of State

Nearly a decade after the 2000 Presidential elections invited a firestorm of questions about the sanctity of our democratic process there continues to be a heightened interest in the role of state-wide elections officials typically the state's Secretary of State - this book looks into their pivotal role in the promotion of a healthy democracy. Much past interest has resulted in overly critical coverage of election errors ignoring the tireless efforts that ensure the American citizens benefit from a democratic inclusive and accountable election process. Through a series of case studies anecdotes and interviews with current and recent secretaries State Secretaries of State author Jocelyn Benson readdresses this balance by providing the first in-depth study of the Secretary's role in registering voters enforcing voting laws and regulations overseeing elections and certifying results. As such it represents a much-needed contribution to the study of US elections both in practice and in law.