(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan's resignation took effect yesterday. Deputy Secretary of State Cheryl Myers has now assumed the title on an interim basis. Governor Tina Kotek will appoint a new Secretary of State. Oregon has a special election on May 16th and Elections Director Molly Woon says the change in leadership will have no impact on their ability to assist county clerks. The Secretary of State is not the filing officer for any May 2023 contests and doesn't certify this election.