Why secretaries of state matter more than ever

First: President Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. Then: Secretary of state used to be a pretty low profile gig in states across the country. But with the looming threat of foreign interference and an upcoming election unlike any other, now it's one of the most important jobs in America. POLITICO's Eric Geller looks at how these state officials could decide the future of the country's election security. Plus, Senate Democrats call for an investigation into interference at HHS. And Trump says he's opposed to changing debate formats.

Eric Geller is a cybersecurity reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

This story was reported as part of The Fifty, a new POLITICO series that takes readers inside the role state leaders are playing and looks at how they are they driving politics, shaping policy and influencing Washington.

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