As of 2024, the officials performing secretarial duties (chief election officer, business filings, commissions, records) are:
| State | Title | Officeholder |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Secretary of the Commonwealth | William Francis Galvin (since 1995) |
| Pennsylvania | Secretary of the Commonwealth | Al Schmidt (since Jan 2023; acting then confirmed) |
| Virginia | Secretary of the Commonwealth | Kelly Gee (since Jan 2022; Youngkin administration) |
Note: Titles vary: "Secretary of State" in most states; "Secretary of the Commonwealth" in MA, PA, VA, KY. Roles include elections, business registration, notaries, authenticating documents, keeper of the seal.