William H. Bright (first Wyoming Secretary of State)

William H. Bright was the first Secretary of State of Wyoming, serving from 1890 when Wyoming became a state, until his death in 1892. As Secretary of State, he was responsible for maintaining official state records, overseeing elections, and helping with the state government’s administrative functions. His role was essential in establishing the administrative foundation of Wyoming’s state government during its early years. Bright’s service helped shape the state's political and administrative structures in its formative period.