EXECUTIVE · CT · 1959-1971
Ella Grasso
Secretary of State · Democrat · Connecticut
NOTABLE
On the record
Later first woman elected Gov in own right (CT 1975)
Background
Ella Grasso served as Secretary of State of Connecticut from 1959–1971 (12 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. After: Governor (1975-1980). Note: Later first woman elected Gov in own right (CT 1975). Same-year political environment (1959): Governor Abraham Ribicoff.
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