EXECUTIVE · GA · 1979-1983
David B. Poythress
Secretary of State · Democrat · Georgia
Background
Georgia's Secretary of State 1979–1983: David B. Poythress — 4-year tenure. Took office after Ben W. Fortson Jr.; succeeded by Max Cleland. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor George Busbee.
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Others who held this office in Georgia
- Brad Raffensperger (2019-present)
- Brian Kemp (2010-2018)
- Karen Handel (2007-2010)
- Cathy Cox (1999-2007)
- Lewis Massey (1996-1996)
- Max Cleland (1983-1996)
- Ben W. Fortson Jr. (1946-1979)