EXECUTIVE · MD · 1949-1951
Vivian V. Simpson
Secretary of State · Democrat · Maryland
On the record
First woman MD SoS
Background
Vivian V. Simpson occupied the Secretary of State office in Maryland for 2 years (1949–1951). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by John R. Reeves. Note: First woman MD SoS. Same-year political environment (1949): Governor William Preston Lane Jr..
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Others who held this office in Maryland
- Susan Lee (2023-present)
- John Wobensmith (2015-2022)
- John McDonough (2010-2015)
- Mary Kane (2009-2010)
- John Willis (1995-2003)
- Winfield M. Kelly Jr. (1991-1995)
- Tyras S. Athey (1989-1991)
- Fred L. Wineland (1971-1979)
- Blair Lee III (1969-1971)
- Thomas B. Finan (1959-1961)
- John R. Reeves (1955-1959)