EXECUTIVE · WV · 1957-1959
Helen Holt
Secretary of State · Republican · West Virginia
On the record
First woman WV SoS
Background
Between 1957 and 1959, Helen Holt held the Secretary of State seat in West Virginia, a 2-year tenure. Took office after D. Pitt O'Brien; succeeded by Joe F. Burdett. Note: First woman WV SoS. Same-year political environment (1957): Governor Cecil H. Underwood.
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- Natalie Tennant (2009-2017)
- Betty Ireland (2005-2009)
- Joe Manchin (2001-2005)
- A. James Manchin (1985-1989)
- Ken Hechler (1985-2001)
- Ken Hechler (1985-2001)
- James Manchin (1977-1985)
- Robert Mollohan (1961-1965)
- Joe F. Burdett (1957-1961)
- D. Pitt O'Brien (1949-1953)