EXECUTIVE · LA · 1944-1976
Wade O. Martin Jr.
Secretary of State · Democrat · Louisiana
On the record
32-year tenure
Background
Wade O. Martin Jr. served as Secretary of State of Louisiana from 1944–1976 (32 years). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Paul Hardy. Note: 32-year tenure. Same-year political environment (1944): Governor Jimmie Davis.
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Others who held this office in Louisiana
- Nancy Landry (2024-present)
- Kyle Ardoin (2018-2024)
- Tom Schedler (2010-2018)
- Jay Dardenne (2006-2010)
- Al Ater (2005-2006)
- Fox McKeithen (1988-2005)
- W. Fox McKeithen (1988-2005)
- James H. Brown Jr. (1980-1988)
- Paul Hardy (1976-1980)