EXECUTIVE · WV · 1985-2001
Ken Hechler
Secretary of State · Democrat · West Virginia
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Former U.S. Rep WV; 16-year tenure as SoS
Background
West Virginia's Secretary of State 1985–2001: Ken Hechler — 16-year tenure. After: Secretary of State (1985-2001). Note: Former U.S. Rep WV; 16-year tenure as SoS. Same-year political environment (1985): Governor Arch A. Moore Jr..
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