Agency official names Shirley acting Secretary of State, says she will protect voter-roll privacy

An agency official announced the appointment of Shirley as acting Secretary of State and described her as experienced and trusted. "It is why I have named Shirley to be the acting Secretary of State. I have known her for years. She her reputation is um, incredible across the board both at the federal and state level," the official said.

The speaker presented the appointment as part of broader efforts to protect voter-roll privacy in the face of what they described as federal attempts to access voter data. The transcript does not include Shirley's last name, her prior office, whether this is a temporary or permanent appointment under applicable law, or any subsequent procedural steps such as confirmation; those details are not specified in the transcript.