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New Hampshire Secretary of State
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is William Gardner (D). He was first elected to the statewide position by the New Hampshire State Legislature in 1976.
Authority
The state Constitution addresses the office of secretary of state in Article 67, Secretary, Treasurer, Etc..
Under Article 67:
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The secretary and treasurer shall be chosen by joint ballot of the senators and representatives assembled in one room. |
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for this office.
Elections
As with other state executive officers, the Secretary of State for New Hampshire is elected by a joint session of both houses of the State Legislature. There is no term limit imposed on this statewide position. (New Hampshire Constitution, Part II, Article 67)
Compensation
In 2009, the New Hampshire Secretary of State was paid an estimated $104,364 according to the Council of State Governments.[1]
Contact information
Capitol Address:
State House, Room 204
Concord, N.H. 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3242
Fax: (603) 271-6316
Email: Elections@sos.state.nh.us
See also
- William Gardner, New Hampshire Secretary of State
- Governor of New Hampshire
- Attorney General of New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Constitution
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