Category: Secretary of State

Blinken Holds Closing Press Conference at US–Africa Leaders Summit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a closing press conference at the U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit in Washington at 6:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 15. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. Access the event on this page. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on…


Texas Governor Names New Election Chief After John Scott Announces Resignation

Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott announced on Monday that he will step down from his role as the state’s chief elections officer at the end of the year, citing an intent to return to his private business. “When I took office as Texas Secretary of State in October of last year, I did…


Mark Finchem Defeated in Arizona Secretary of State Race

Democrat Adrian Fontes was projected Friday night to win the race for Arizona secretary of state against state Rep. Mark Finchem, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Fontes, who formerly oversaw parts of the election system in Maricopa, the state’s most populous county, said in a statement on Twitter late on Friday that…


Mark Finchem Projected to Lose Arizona Secretary of State Race

Democrat Adrian Fontes was projected Friday night to win the race for Arizona secretary of state against Rep. Mark Finchem, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Fontes, who formerly oversaw parts of the election system in the state’s most populous county, Maricopa, said in a statement on Twitter late on Friday, projecting his…


‘Unsecured Elections Are State and National Security Threat’: Michigan Secretary of State Candidate Kristina Karamo

Kristina Karamo, a Republican and a mother of two, decided to run for Michigan Secretary of State last year after witnessing irregularities during the 2020 election. She said securing elections are critical because they’re at the forefront of everything we have. “Unsecured elections are state and national security threat,” Karamo told The Epoch Times Tuesday….


‘Very Disturbing’: Watchdog Finds Fundraising Surges for Secretary of State Candidates in Swing State

Fundraising has spiked for candidates running for secretary of state in the key swing states of Georgia, Michigan, and Minnesota compared to past cycles, according to a new report. The report, released on Wednesday by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, showed that campaign donations across the three states…


Secretary of State Elections Gain National Significance

News Analysis  After months of national debates over election laws, and as Congress prepares to consider the election reform “For the People” Act on its return from recess, national party organizations are turning their eyes to state-level races; specifically to the position of Secretary of State, which plays a key role in running elections. Following…


Recall Candidate Loses Legal Challenge Over Ballot Designation

Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer lost a lawsuit against the Secretary of State’s office requesting to be labeled as a retired mayor on the California recall ballot. “The California Democrat Party put their fist on the scales of justice and injected partisanship into this proceeding,” Faulconer’s campaign said July 21 following the ruling. “Voters have a right to transparent and accurate information about Mayor…


Larry Elder Sues California Secretary of State Over Decision to Keep Him Off Recall Election Ballot

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by California’s Secretary of State to block him from running in the state’s special recall election in September, alleging he’s the target of political “shenanigans” that are “dangerous and unconstitutional.” Elder, a Republican who on July 12 entered the gubernatorial race to…


Blinken: No Sign yet Iran Will Take Steps Needed to Remove Sanctions

WASHINGTON—Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said the United States has not seen yet whether Iran will move to comply with its nuclear commitments in order to have sanctions removed even as ongoing talks have shown progress. Iran’s president last week said the United States was ready to lift trade sanctions, although a senior…