Secretary of State
On March 16, 2012, Connie Lawson was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels to serve as Secretary of State. Governor Daniels called her the obvious choice because of the local and state elections experience she brings to the office. Although she had just over a month to prepare for her first primary election as Indiana’s chief elections officer, Lawson’s extensive experience with elections as a county clerk and state senator resulted in a successfully administered primary.
The Secretary of State is one of five constitutional officers enumerated in the Indiana Constitution. The Secretary was originally charged with maintaining state records and preserving the state seal, although the powers of the office have expanded significantly.
As Secretary, Lawson oversees over sixty employees in four divisions (Securities, Business Services, Auto Dealers, and Elections). She travels the state extensively and regularly meets with foreign delegations and her counterparts in other states.
In addition to her government work, Lawson is an advocate for stronger awarness of health issues, such as cervical cancer, lupus, and youth suicide prevention.
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