Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
| Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
Seal of the secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | |
since June 29, 2023 | |
| Appointer | Governor |
| Inaugural holder | Timothy Matlack |
| Formation | 1777 |
| Website | Official website |
The secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the head of the Pennsylvania Department of State, a cabinet-level agency. The secretary of the commonwealth (equivalent to "secretary of state") is appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. The current secretary is Republican Al Schmidt, who was appointed by governor Josh Shapiro.