Mississippi Secretary of State | |
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![]() Seal of the secretary of state | |
since January 14, 2020 | |
Seat | Jackson, Mississippi |
Term length | Four years, unlimited renewal |
Precursor | Secretary of the Mississippi Territory |
Formation | December 11, 1817 |
First holder | Daniel Williams |
Salary | $90,000 |
Website | sos |
The Mississippi secretary of state is an officer of Mississippi originally established under the Article IV, §14 of Mississippi Constitution of 1817, and was reestablished under Article V, §133 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890.
Several African Americans served in the office during the Reconstruction era. The current secretary of state is Michael Watson.