At The State Capitol 

West Virginia’s first female Secretary of State, Helen Holt, was presented an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on Sunday, more than fifty years after she left office.

It’s been called the most difficult and most rewarding job a person could ever imagine. And the women of the Secretary of State’s Office certainly know a thing or two about it.

Two bills that passed are game-changers in the integrity of the election process and how election law violations are investigated, Secretary Tennant said.

Here is a short description of the bills that passed the 2013 regular session.

There are about 660,000 registered female voters in West Virginia, compared to about 600,000 registered male voters.

Surrounded by friends and family, Natalie E. Tennant has taken the oath of office for her second term as West Virginia Secretary of State.

The State Fair wraps up on August 18, 2012.

During summer months school children lose academic skills and without school breakfast and lunch, many children lose nutritional well-being as well.

Several bills passed in the 2012 Legislative Session will go into effect in the next several weeks, ranging from the monitoring of scrap metal dealers to those wishing to run as write-in candidates.

James Metheny was found guilty on May 11, 2012.

George W. Sharp and his twin brother, Summers, were born on June 20, 1880 – West Virginia’s 17th birthday. The day also happened to be their mother’s birthday.

Senator Donna Boley filed a petition seeking clarification on candidate eligibility.

Cell phone users worldwide are expected to send more than 8 trillion text messages in 2012, and some of those will be coming from West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant’s Office.

West Virginia scored 45.4 out of a possible high score of 50. The Pew Center evaluated the elections websites of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant said today the Secretary of State's Office will follow the law that was passed by the Legislature and deemed constitutional by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

When West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant delivered the certificates of special gubernatorial election results to the Legislature today, an unprecedented period of time came to an end.

Secretary Tennant presented the Special Olympics West Virginia a proclamation marking the occasion.

Secretary Tennant honored Lisa Blake, Mima Morrow, and Penney Barker for the service in the Secretary of State's Office.

Transparency and accountability have always been a part of the Secretary of State’s Office.

The Legislature agreed to the changes on August 21, 2011.

Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman Sworn in as NASS President, Names New Executive Board

Helen Holt served as Secretary of State from 1957-59, Hike Heiskell from 1973-75, and Ken Hechler from 1985-2001.

This is the place for all media information on the 2011 NASS Summer Conference at Glade Springs.

From the presidential nominating calendar to new state laws for voting and the future of voting systems, Secretaries of State will focus on 2012 election preparations at their annual summer conference July 10-13 at Glade Springs Resort in Daniels, WV.

One of those people is Joanie Hessler from Hurricane. Joanie hand-made each visiting Secretary a wood turned pen with the conference’s “Almost Heaven 2011” logo on the side.

Redistricting takes place after each United States census, which occur every ten years. Redrawing district lines will determine from where in the state congressional representatives, State Senators, and members of the House of Delegates are elected.

The State Election Commission webcast their meeting live on the Secretary of State's website on June 1, 2011.

The ladies of the Secretary of State’s Office have a combined 1,303 years of motherhood among them. If you do the math, that’s like becoming a mom in the year 708.

On April 5, 2010 29 miners were killed in an explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine.

Tennant testified before the Committee on House Administration along with elections officials from Indiana and Florida, the Department of Justice, the Alliance for Military and Overseas Voting Rights, and the Military Voter Protection Project.

Tennant delivered her remarks to the Senate Committee on January 31 and to the House Committee on February 1.

Senate Bill 261 calls for a gubernatorial primary on June 20, 2011.

The Supreme Court ruled that there should be an election for governor in 2011.

The Secretary of State’s Office, which has often broken new ground with technology since Tennant came into office in 2009, will host the webcast from the Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurship Forum live on their website at www.wvsos.com.

Tennant said Monday the brief showed that her office does not have the authority to call a special election.

2010 turned out to be more eventful, interesting, and historic than anyone could have imagined. Here are the most memorable moments of 2010 ... sit back and enjoy!

Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant met face-to-face with about 45 fourth grade students in Vienna today – while they sat in the school’s library and Tennant sat in her State Capitol office.

The Supreme Court Public Financing Pilot Project would provide funding to participating candidates in 2012.

State Senate President says Sen.-Elect Manchin could take US Senate seat as early as November 15, 2010.

The subcommittee heard from Ray Ratliff, Senate Counsel; Brian Skinner, House of Delegates Counsel; and Bob Bastress, WVU law professor.

Secretary Tennant recounted her grandparent's journey from Italy, and urged all the new citizens to register to vote.

The United States Constitution and the rights it guarantees citizens will be the focus of events from Mannington to Bluefield on September 17.

At the Secretary of State’s booth, there is a life-size seal display featuring every detail of the Great Seal, down to the red cap of liberty that sits across two muskets.

In addition to making West Virginians aware of the upcoming midterm elections in 2010, Secretary Tennant also regularly encouraged people to fill out their census forms.

The Special Session will focus on the succession process for filling the vacancy in the United States Senate following the death of Senator Robert C. Byrd. The longest serving member of Congress died June 28 at the age of 92.

West Virginia Celebrates Its 147th Birthday On June 20!

Boys and Girls State bring students from around the state together and helps them learn more about how government works while promoting the importance of civic responsibility and volunteerism.

Tennant was a guest on the Auditor's show on May 25, 2010.

President Obama, Governor Manchin, and Senator Rockefeller memorialized the lost miners Sunday.

State officials, along with leaders from Glenville State College and students from Parkersburg, planted 29 trees today in remembrance of the lost Upper Big Branch Coal Miners and in observance of Earth Day.

Secretary Tennant discusses WVU's inspiring run in the NCAA Tournament with WOWK-TV.

The Secretary of State's Office requested several bills that passed on the final day.

Through an interpreter, the group was able to discuss the differences between Georgian election law and American election law.

The new veterans memorial cemetery in Institute will be named after Navy Cross recipient Donel Kinnard.

Economy, education, safety of children the focus of Manchin's speech. The entire speech is available by clicking the above link.

The committee also heard how other states handle the question of gubernatorial succession.

The committee also heard how other states answer this question.

The Acting Governor delivered the address on January 12, 2011 at the Capitol.

Secretary Tennant delivered her budget presentation to the Senate Finance Committee on February 18 and the House Finance Committee on February 21.