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Wisconsin Governor Names New Secretary of State

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has appointed former state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to replace outgoing Secretary of State Doug La Follette, who has served in the position for more than four decades. La Follette is retiring early from his term as Wisconsin secretary of state as his term expires in 2027. Godlewski previously ran for Senate last cycle but ended her campaign early as Wisconsin Democrats ended up coalescing support around Democrat Mandela Barnes.

via The Hill|

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Sarah Godlewski appointed as Wisconsin's Secretary of State by Gov. Evers.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has appointed former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski as Secretary of State of Wisconsin, filling the position left vacant by the resignation of Doug La Follette. Godlewski will be the third woman in Wisconsin state history to serve as Secretary of State. La Follette resigned after 40 years of watching the office be stripped of its power. Godlewski's appointment is effective March 18, 2023, and will fill the remainder of La Follette’s four-year term ending in January 2027.

via WISN Milwaukee|

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Sarah Godlewski appointed as Wisconsin's new Secretary of State.

Wisconsin's Secretary of State, Doug La Follette, is retiring after holding the office for nearly five decades. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has appointed former state treasurer and unsuccessful U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski to replace La Follette and serve the remainder of his term. La Follette's office has been reduced to a small room in the basement of the state Capitol with two positions and a budget of less than $250,000 per year.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

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