The Honorable Ken Bennett is sworn in during ceremonies at the State Capitol on Jan. 3, 2011. Secretary Bennett is sworn in by Arizona Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch as Mr. Bennett's wife Jeanne Tenney Bennett holds a bible. The ceremony was held in front of the old Capitol in Phoenix.

Secretary Bennett at the podium.

The Secretary and Gov. Janice K. Brewer stand solemn as the colors are posted by a joint color guard of state and local officers.

Secretary Bennett and Gov. Jan Brewer react to Mine Inpector Joe Hart's quip about having no time or money as an elected official.