Kelly Thomasson | |
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Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
In office April 15, 2016 – January 15, 2022 | |
Governor | Terry McAuliffe Ralph Northam |
Preceded by | Levar Stoney |
Succeeded by | Kay Coles James |
Personal details | |
Born | Kelly Teal Thomasson July 7, 1979 Henrico County, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Clark Mercer |
Education | Virginia Commonwealth University (BA) |
Kelly Teal Thomasson Mercer[1][2] (born July 7, 1979) is an American Democratic politician, who served as the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia from April 2016 to January 2022. Initially appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe, she continued as Secretary under the administration of Governor Ralph Northam. Prior to her appointment as Secretary, Thomasson served as Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth under Governor McAuliffe.