Public office

Secretary of State of New Jersey

Shirley U. Emehelu holds this office now.

The statewide office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey.

Selection:
appointed
Term structure:
Not established
Jurisdiction:
New Jersey

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Shirley U. Emehelu

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: appointed

About this office

Main duties
The Department of State houses the Division of Elections and oversees business assistance, arts and culture, historical programs, records, commissions, and notaries.
How the office is filled
Appointed by the governor

Sources: Secretary of State of New Jersey official office page; New Jersey Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Shirley U. Emehelu

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official site confirms Shirley U. Emehelu held this office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. The official site lists this person as acting secretary. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election.

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Sources

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Office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey

State of New Jersey

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Supports: Shirley U. Emehelu as Acting Secretary of State of New Jersey

Recently reviewedReviewed Oct 29, 2026
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