May 9, 2023 •
Oregon’s Secretary of State Resigns
Oregon’s Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation on May 3, after reports revealed Fagan has been working a side job as a consultant for a failing marijuana dispensary chain. The Office of the Secretary of State is currently […]
Oregon’s Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation on May 3, after reports revealed Fagan has been working a side job as a consultant for a failing marijuana dispensary chain.
The Office of the Secretary of State is currently undergoing a statewide audit of the marijuana industry.
Deputy Secretary of State, Cheryl Myers, will step in as acting secretary next Monday.
Gov. Kate Brown will then appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the current term, which expires at the end of 2024.
January 6, 2023 •
Oregon’s Elections Director Resigns
Oregon’s Elections Director, Deborah Scroggins, announced her resignation to be effective January 20 after being hired just 18 months ago. Scroggins noted in her resignation letter that mis- and disinformation made the work of administering elections extremely challenging. Secretary of […]
Oregon’s Elections Director, Deborah Scroggins, announced her resignation to be effective January 20 after being hired just 18 months ago.
Scroggins noted in her resignation letter that mis- and disinformation made the work of administering elections extremely challenging.
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is responsible for filling the position.
Molly Woon will be interim elections director until a permanent replacement can be found.
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