Clara Padilla Jones

Clara Padilla Jones was an American politician and businesswoman who served as the 19th secretary of state of New Mexico from 1983 to 1986.

Career
Padilla Jones was previously the chair of the Bernalillo County, New Mexico Democratic Party. During her tenure as secretary of state, she was a member of the National Association of Secretaries of State executive committee. Outside of politics, Padilla Jones worked as a realtor.