legislature, and the laws it produced, as well as the proceedings of the territorial governor. Additionally, in the event of the inability of the governor to serve—due to death or various other circumstances—the secretary was to assume the governor's powers and carry out his duties. Wisconsin Territory was formed on July 3, 1836. During the time of its existence, it had six territorial secretaries. Secretaries of state of Wisconsin Wisconsin was admitted to the Union on May 29, 1848. Since then, it has had 28 secretaries of state, two of whom served non-consecutive terms. Notes Other high offices held This is a table of governorships, lieutenant governorships, congressional seats, and ranking diplomatic positions in foreign countries held by former Wisconsin secretaries of state. References Secretary of State Secretaries of State of Wisconsin