Secretaries Since Statehood
In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. Secretary Fontes is a proud Arizona native, an honorable veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and the father of three daughters, who has spent a lifetime fighting for justice and defending our Democracy.
Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream.
Secretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the largest domestic violence centers in the U.S., the focus of her life has been to help others to gain security, to be heard, and to create better lives.
Biography
In a state full of success stories, newly-elected Secretary of State Michele Reagan has risen to Arizona's second highest elective office. Through a combination of hard work, commitment to public service and the pioneer spirit; she exemplifies what it means to be an Arizonan.
Name: Michele Reagan
Name as Secretary of State: Michele Reagan
Biography
Name: Kenneth "Ken" R. Bennett
Name as Secretary of State: Ken Bennett
Notes: Guitar player, once known as one of the "Singing Senators" in the Arizona Legislature.
Other Elected Offices:
Arizona State Senate: Office Years: 1999 – 2006, President: 2003 – 2006
Prescott City Council: Office Years: 1985 – 1989
Mayor Pro Tempore: 1988
Name: Janice "Jan" Kay Brewer née Drinkwine
Name as Secretary of State: Jan Brewer
Notes: Author of "Scorpions for Breakfast," released in 2011
Other Elected Offices:
Arizona Governor: Office Years: January 21, 2009 –
Arizona State Senate: Office Years: 1987– 1996, Majority Whip: 1993 – 1996
Arizona House of Representative: Office Years: 1983 – 1986
Education: Attended college in California and Arizona
Name: Betsey Bayless
Name as Secretary of State: Betsey Bayless
Notes: Bayless is a third-generation Arizonan.
Other Elected Offices:
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors: Office Years: 1989 – 1997, Chairman of the Board: 1992, 1994, Vice-Chairman: 1997
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and Spanish, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1966; Master of Public Administration, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 1974
Biography
Name: Jane Dee Hull née Bowersock
Name as Secretary of State: Jane Dee Hull
Notes: Arizona Rep. Jane Dee Hull resigned Oct. 4, 1993, to run for the office of Arizona Secretary of State.
Other Elected Offices:
Arizona Governor: Office Years: September 5, 1997 – 2002
Arizona House of Representatives: Office Years: 1979 – Oct. 4, 1993, Speaker: 1989 – 1992, Speaker Pro Tempore: Jan. 11, 1993 – Oct. 4, 1993
Biography
Name: Richard "Dick" D. Mahoney
Name as Secretary of State: Richard Mahoney
Other Elected Offices:
Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board: Office Years: 1989 – 1990
Biography
Name: Rose Mofford née Perica
Name as Secretary of State: Rose Mofford
Biography
Name: Harvey Wesley Bolin
Name as Secretary of State: Wesley Bolin
Biography
Name: Curtis Maugham Williams
Name as Secretary of State: Curtis M. Williams
Biography
Name: Daniel "Dan" Edward Garvey
Name as Secretary of State: Dan E. Garvey
Biography
Name: Scott White
Name as Secretary of State: Scott White
Other Elected Offices:
Arizona Fourteenth Legislative Assembly, House of Representatives: Office Year: 1887
Cochise County Board of Supervisors: Office Years: 1891 – 1892
Cochise County Sheriff: Office Years: 1893 – 1894; 1897 – 1900
Biography
Name: Isaac "Ike" Peter Fraizer
Name as Secretary of State: I.P. "Ike" Fraizer
Other Elected Offices:
Arizona House of Representatives: Party: Republican, Office Years: 1921 – 1922
Education: B.S. in Mining Engineering, School of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Missouri, 1900
Occupations: Homesteader, 1910 near Elgin, Arizona; mining and civil engineer; Chief Maintenance Engineer, State Highway Department; manager, Texaco Oil Co.
Biography
Name: John C. Callaghan
Name as Secretary of State: J.C. Callaghan
Other Elected Offices:
Arizona State Treasurer: Party: Democrat, Office Years: 1927 – 1928
Arizona State Auditor: Party: Democrat, Office Years: 1912 – 1916
Education: Night school
Biography
Name: James Haden Kerby
Name as Secretary of State: James H. Kerby
Education: Public school; a commercial course, Quincy, Illinois
Occupations: A. C. Co. drug department, Clifton; Cromb & Shannon meat market bookkeeper, Clifton; deputy to Assessor John J. Birdno, Graham County 1907 – 1911; County Assessor, Greenlee County; farm owner; county contractor; real estate dealer
Biography
Name: Ernest R. Hall
Name as Secretary of State: Ernest R. Hall
Other Elected Offices: Arizona State Senate: Party: Republican Office Years: 1917 – 1918 (excused after June 10, 1918, for service in World War I)
Biography
Name: Milton Speer "Mit" Simms
Name as Secretary of State: Mit Simms
Other Elected Offices:
Arizona State Treasurer: Party: Democrat Office Years: 1915 – 1916, 1931 – 1932, 1935 – 1936, 1947 – 1948
Arizona Corporation Commission: Office Years: 1949 – 1954, 1955 – 1957
Occupations: Dry goods salesman; Graham County recorder; farmer; rancher