EXECUTIVE · IL · 1999-2023
Jesse White
Secretary of State · Democrat · Illinois
On the record
First Black IL SoS; 24-year tenure
Background
Illinois's Secretary of State 1999–2023: Jesse White — 24-year tenure. Took office after George Ryan; succeeded by Alexi Giannoulias. Note: First Black IL SoS; 24-year tenure. Same-year political environment (1999): Governor George Ryan; Attorney General Jim Ryan; Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Alexi Giannoulias (2023-present)
- George H. Ryan (1991-1999)
- George Ryan (1991-1999)
- Jim Edgar (1981-1991)
- Alan J. Dixon (1977-1981)
- Michael J. Howlett (1973-1977)
- John W. Lewis (1970-1973)
- Paul Powell (1965-1970)
- William H. Chamberlain (1964-1965)
- Charles F. Carpentier (1953-1964)
- Edward J. Barrett (1944-1953)