Secretary of State elections, 2010
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November 2, 2010. Of the 27 seats up for election, 14 are currently held by a Democrat and 13 by a Republican.
In four of the seats up for election, the incumbent cannot run again because of term limits, leaving ten seats guaranteed to be open to non-incumbents. Of the incumbent but limited-out secretaries of state, one is Democratic and four are Republican.
- The Democratic Secretary of State who is limited-out is Charlie Daniels (Arkansas)
- Republican secretaries of state who are limited-out are Todd Rokita (Indiana), Terri Lynn Land (Michigan), and Chris Nelson (South Dakota).
Some incumbent secretaries of state who are not limited-out are not running for re-election. In mid-November 2009, it is estimated that six incumbent secretaries of state who could run again (three a piece for each of the two major parties) are voluntarily choosing not to seek re-election.
- Democratic secretaries of state who are voluntarily choosing not to run for re-election are Susan Bysiewicz (Connecticut), Jennifer Brunner (Ohio) and Deborah L. Markowitz (Vermont). Bysiewicz and Markowtiz are seeking to become governors and Brunner is in the hunt for her party's nomination for U.S. Senate.
- Republican secretaries of state who could run again, but have said they will not, are Karen Handel (Georgia), Ron Thornburgh (Kansas), and Trey Grayson (Kentucky). Handel wants to be Governor of Georgia, while Grayson is looking for a U.S. Senate seat.
Alabama
Republican
- Incumbent Republican Beth Chapman announced in April 2009 that she intended to seek re-election to her position as Alabama Secretary of State in the 2010 elections. Chapman is in her first term.[1]
Democrat
Independent
Arizona
The date of the 2010 primary election is August 24, 2010.
Republican
- Incumbent Ken Bennett has yet to make an announcement, but he is expected to run for re-election.
Democrat
- State Representative Chris Deschene (filed paperwork to form exploratory committee)[2]
- Former Arizona Real Estate Commissioner Sam Wercinski (August 2009)[3]
Arkansas
Current Democratic Secretary of State, Charlie Daniels, is barred by state term limit laws from running for a third term.
The date of the 2010 primary election is May 18, 2010. If a primary run-off is necessary, it will take place on June 8, 2010.
- Pulaski County Clerk and Obama delegate Pat O'Brien, running on the Democratic ticket, launched his campaign for Secretary of State in May 2009.[4]
- Democratic State Land Commissioner Mark Wilcox declared his intentions to seek the office of Secretary of State in June 2009.[5]
- Democratic Sebastian County clerk Doris Tate announced her candidacy in June 2009.[6]
California
The date of the 2010 primary election is June 8, 2010.
- Incumbent Democrat Debra Bowen has already started raising funds for her re-election campaign.
- California State Assemblywoman for the 37th Congressional District, Republican Audra Strickland, had filed paperwork in January 2009 to start raising money to run for Secretary of State in 2010[7], but has as of November 2009 decided to run for treasurer of Ventura County instead.[8]
Colorado
The date of the 2010 primary election is August 10, 2010.
- Attorney Scott Gessler filed paperwork with election officials in January 2009 for a 2010 run for Secretary of State on the Republican ticket.[9]
Connecticut
The date of the 2010 primary election is August 10, 2010.
- Current Democratic Secretary of State, Susan Bysiewicz, officially announced in January 2009 that she would be entering the governor's race in the state.[10]
- Hartford attorney Corey Brinson launched his campaign for the Republican nomination on the ballot for Secretary of State in June 2009.[11]
- Former Democratic alderman Gerry Garcia declared his candidacy in October 2009.[12]
Georgia
Incumbent Republican Karen Handel announced in March 2009 that she was officially entering the governor's race in her home state.[13]
The date of the 2010 primary election is July 20, 2010. If a primary run-off is necessary, it will take place on August 10, 2010.
- Former Republican State Senator Brian Kemp made his candidacy official in March 2009.[14]
- Republican Sandy Springs City Commissioner Doug MacGinnite launched his campaign for Secretary of State in March 2009.[15]
- Former press secretary to then-Gov. Roy Barnes and attorney Gary Horlacher declared in April 2009 his intentions to enter the Secretary of State race on the Democratic ticket.[16]
- Small business owner Michael Mills officially launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the race for Secretary of State in November 2009.
Idaho
Illinois
The date of the 2010 primary election is February 2, 2010.
- Incumbent Democrat Jesse White launched his re-election campaign for Illinois Secretary of State in September 2009.[17] He is currently in his third term in office.
- Businessman Robert Enriquez, running on the Republican ticket, announced in November 2009 that he will challenge White in the race for the secretary of state.[18]
Indiana
Current Secretary of State of Indiana, Todd Rokita, is barred by Indiana state term limit laws from running for a third term.
The date of the 2010 primary election is May 4, 2010.
- Current Chairman of the Hamilton County GOP, Charlie White, has declared in September 2009 his intention to run for the position.[19]
- Democrat Vop Osili launched his campaign for Secretary of State in October 2009.[20] He is the founder and president of A2SO4, an Indianapolis based architectural firm.
- Democrat Tom McKenna announced in September 2009 that he was forming an exploratory committee, the first step in the race for the position.[21] He currently serves as Executive Director of the Indiana Department of Commerce.
Iowa
The date of the 2010 primary election is June 8, 2010.
- Incumbent Democrat Michael Mauro announced in January 2009 that he would be running for re-election as Iowa Secretary of State in the 2010 elections. Mauro is in his first term in office.[22]
- Republican Council Bluffs City Councilman Matt Schultz officially launched his campaign in October 2009.[23]
Kansas
Incumbent Republican Ron Thornburgh announced in June 2009 that in addition to the news that he would dropping out of the state's gubernatorial race that he would not be seeking a fifth term as Kansas Secretary of State.[24]
The date of the 2010 primary election is August 3, 2010.
Republican
- Past Chairman of Kansas' Republican Party Kris Kobach (May 2009)[25]
- Former Salina resident J.R. Claeys[26]
Democrat
- Kansas Securities Commissioner Chris Biggs [27] (June 2009)
Kentucky
Incumbent Republican Trey Grayson declared his intentions in August 2009 to seek the United States Senate seat against Rand Paul, ophthalmologist and son of Texas Representative Ron Paul, in the Republican primary.[28]
The date of the 2010 primary election is May 18, 2010.
Massachusetts
Michigan
Michigan state term limit laws prevent current Republican Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land from running for office for a third time.
The date of the 2010 primary election is August 3, 2010.
- Full time Assistant Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School Jocelyn Benson made her official announcement to run for the Democratic nomination.[29]
- Detroit City Clerk Janice M. Winfrey has said that she will challenge Benson for the Democratic nomination.
- Former Republican State Representative Judy Emmons made her run for the GOP nomination for Michigan secretary of state official in July 2009.[30]
- State Senator Cameron Brown declared his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in February 2009.[31]
- Republican State Senator Michelle McManus
- Calhoun County Clerk Anne Norlander announced her bid for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in March 2009.[32]
Minnesota
The date of the 2010 primary election is September 14, 2010.
- Incumbent Democrat Mark Ritchie declared that he intends to seek re-election to the position of Minnesota Secretary of State.[33]
- Dick Franson announced shortly after being informed
- Republican State Representative Dan Severson of Sauk Rapids has filed the paperwork to explore a run for secretary of state.[34]
Nebraska
The date of the 2010 primary election is May 11, 2010.
- Incumbent Republican John Gale, in October 2009, announced he would seek a third term in office as Secretary of State.[35]
- Former executive director of the Douglas County Democratic Party Kris Pierce revealed in November 2, 2009, his candidacy.[36]
- Fremont attorney and former Mutual of Omaha corporate counsel, Janet Stewart has said she'll enter the race for the Secretary of State on the Democratic ticket.[37]
New Mexico
The date of the 2010 primary election is May 4, 2010.
- Current Democratic Secretary of State Mary Herrera official kicked off her re-election campaign in April 2009.[38]
Nevada
Ohio
Current Ohio Secretary of State, Democrat Jennifer Brunner announced in February 2009 that she was officially entering the race for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by retiring Republican Senator George Voinovich[39].
The date of the 2010 primary election is May 4, 2010.
- Democratic State Representative for the 93rd Congressional District Jennifer Garrison launched her campaign in August 2009.[40]
- Former Ashtabula County Auditor Sandy O'Brien announced in June 2009 her candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State on the Republican ticket.[41]
- Republican State Senator for the 6th Congressional District Jon A. Husted declared his candidacy in April 2009.
South Carolina
The date of the 2010 primary election is June 8, 2010. If a primary run-off is necessary, it will take place on June 22, 2010.
- Retired public relations executive Marjorie Johnson is currently the only candidate running in the race for Secretary of State on the Democratic ticket.[42]
South Dakota
Current Republican South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson announced in October 2009 that he would be challenging Thad Wasson and Blake Curd for the Republican nomination in the race for the 2010 South Dakota House of Representative seat[43].
The date of the 2010 primary election is June 8, 2010. If a primary run-off is necessary, it will take place on June 29, 2010.
- Democrat State Senator Ben Nesselhuf filed paperwork in October 2009 to run for the position.[44]
- Republican Deputy Secretary of State Teresa Bray is vying for the Republican nomination
- Republican State Senator Jason Gant has also begun campaigning for the nomination on the Republican ticket.[45]
Vermont
Current Democrat Deborah L. Markowitz is vacating the position in order to run for governor of the state in November 2010.
The date of the 2010 primary election is September 14, 2010.
Republican
Democrat
- Attorney Charles Merriman (March 2009)[47]
Independent
References
- ↑ Birmingham News, "Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman seeking re-election", April 6, 2009
- ↑ Phoenix New Times "Chris Deschene's Eyeing Run for Arizona Secretary of State" 12 Nov. 2009
- ↑ All Business "Former Arizona Real Estate Commissioner Sam Wercinski announces candidacy for Secretary of State" 31 Aug. 2009
- ↑ The Tolbert Report "Pat O’Brien is now officially running for Secretary of State" 27 May, 2009
- ↑ The Cabin "Wilcox announces bid for secretary of state" 17 June, 2009
- ↑ Times Record Online "Clerk Seeks Statewide Office" 18 June, 2009
- ↑ Brian Dennert Here "Assembly Member Audra Strickland Preparing To Run For Secretary Of State Against Debra Bowen" 19 Jan. 2009
- ↑ Ventura County Star "Audra Strickland to run for county treasurer" 11 Nov. 2009
- ↑ Face the State "Gessler files for 2010 secretary of state election" 8 Jan. 2009
- ↑ The Middletown Press "Bysiewicz announces intention to run for governor" 27 Jan. 2009
- ↑ Connecticut Public Broadcast Network "Republican Announces Candidacy for Secretary of the State" 29 June, 2009
- ↑ Capitol Watch "Gerry Garcia Running For Secretary Of The State" 30 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Fresh Loaf "Karen Handel enters governor’s race" 27 March, 2009
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Kemp jumps into secretary of state race, shows backing" 4 March, 2009
- ↑ Peach Pundit "Doug MacGinnitie Enters the SoS Race" 5 March, 2009
- ↑ Fresh Loaf "Gary Horlacher to run for Secretary of State" 28 April, 2009
- ↑ Chicago Tribune "Jesse White, Illinois secretary of state, kicks off re-election campaign" 30 Sept. 2009
- ↑ NBC Chicago "Illinois Races: Robert Enriquez for Sec. of State" 3 Nov. 2009
- ↑ Hoosier Access "Charlie White announces 2010 run for Indiana secretary of state" 15 Sept. 2009
- ↑ Blue Indiana "Vop Osili to launch campaign in October" 1 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Blue Indiana "Tom McKenna announces exploratory bid for Secretary of State" 24 Sept. 2009
- ↑ Price of Politics ... etc. "Mauro to Seek Re-Election" 29 Jan. 2009
- ↑ Des Moines Register "Republican Schultz to announce bid for secretary of state Saturday" 30 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Kansas City.com Prime Buzz "Thornburgh out of KS governor's race, will not seek re-election" 15 June, 2009
- ↑ The Topeka Capital-Journal "GOP primary assured" 26 May, 2009
- ↑ Salina Journal "Claeys makes progress on statewide election" 20 April, 2009
- ↑ Kansas Jackass "KS-SoS: Chris Biggs to run for Secretary of State" 4 June, 2009
- ↑ WYMT 57 - Mountain News "Trey Grayson enters U.S. Senate race" 26 Aug. 2009
- ↑ The Detroit News "WSU professor to run for Secretary of State" 5 Oct. 2009
- ↑ The Michigan Messenger "McManus makes run for secretary of state official" 22 July, 2009
- ↑ MLive "State Sen. Cameron Brown announces bid for secretary of state" 11 Feb. 2009
- ↑ Anne Norlander for Secretary of State - Norlander Launches Bid for Secretary of State
- ↑ Politics in Minnesota "Ritchie says: Act now! Time is running out!" 18 June, 2009
- ↑ St. Cloud Times "Severson ponders secretary of state bid" 7 Oct. 2009
- ↑ 1011 Now "Secretary of State John Gale to Seek Third Term" 16 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Nebraska Democratic Party "Democrat Kris Pierce to launch campaign for Secretary of State" 28 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Omaha World Herald "Second Dem to run for state sec." 30 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Roots Wire "Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for NM Secretary of State Mary Herrera" 15 April, 2009
- ↑ Cleveland.com "Jennifer Brunner announces candidacy for U.S. Senate" 17 Feb. 2009
- ↑ Glass City Jungle "Jennifer Garrison announces campaign for Ohio Secretary of State" 3 Aug. 2009
- ↑ Weapons of Mass Discussion "Sandy O'Brien Announces for Ohio Secretary of State" 11 June, 2009
- ↑ The State "Woman running for S.C. secretary of state" 8 Oct. 2009
- ↑ South Dakota War College "BREAKING NEWS: And then there were three! Chris Nelson jumps in the Congressional Race" 2 October, 2009
- ↑ Keloland Television "Nesselhuf Running For Secretary Of State" 16 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Hog House "Jason Gant sending SOS signals" 23 Sept. 2009
- ↑ Rutland Herald "Chris Roy announces he will run for secretary of state" 14 Feb. 2009
- ↑ Times Argus "Roy, Merriman eye secretary of state's race" 10 March, 2009
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