EXECUTIVE · TX · 2021-2022
John Scott
Secretary of State · Republican · Texas
On the record
Trump 2020 election lawyer
Background
John Scott occupied the Secretary of State office in Texas for 1 year (2021–2022). Took office after Ruth Hughs; succeeded by Jane Nelson. Note: Trump 2020 election lawyer. Same-year political environment (2021): Governor Greg Abbott; Attorney General Ken Paxton; Treasurer Glenn Hegar.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Jane Nelson (2024-present)
- David Whitley (2019-2019)
- Ruth Hughs (2019-2021)
- Rolando Pablos (2017-2018)
- Carlos Cascos (2015-2017)
- Nandita Berry (2014-2015)
- John Steen (2012-2014)
- Hope Andrade (2008-2012)
- Phil Wilson (2007-2008)
- Roger Williams (2005-2007)
- Geoffrey Connor (2003-2005)
- George W. Bush appointee chain (multiple) (1995-2003)
- Ronald Kirk (1994-1995)
- John Hannah Jr. (1991-1993)
- George S. Bayoud Jr. (1989-1991)
- Jack M. Rains (1987-1989)