Question

The state official typically responsible for supervising elections in a state is

(A) the attorney general.
(B) the secretary of state.
(C) the lieutenant governor.
(D) the comptroller.

Answer 1

The answer is B

The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. The Secretary of State's Elections Division provides assistance and advice to election officials on the proper conduct of elections. This includes hosting seminars and elections schools, providing calendars, ballot certification, primary election funding, and legal interpretations of election laws to election officials.

Answer 2

(B) the secretary of state.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. The Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides assistance and advice to election officials on the proper conduct of elections. This includes hosting seminars and elections schools, providing calendars, ballot certification, primary election funding, and legal interpretations of election laws to election officials.