Shirley Weber
Shirley Weber[1] (née Nash; born September 20, 1948) is an American academic and politician. she is the first African American to serve as secretary of state. Weber was sworn in on January 29, 2021, having been confirmed unanimously by the state senate the day before. As secretary of state, Weber played a central role in administering the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election that targeted Newsom.[2]
Shirley Weber | |
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| 30th Secretary of State of California | |
| Assumed office January 29, 2021 | |
| Governor | Gavin Newsom |
| Preceded by | Alex Padilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shirley Nash September 20, 1948 Hope, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA, MA, PhD) |
| Profession | Academic, Politician |
References
change- ↑ "California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Californians to Take Advantage of Early Voting". Sierra Sun Times. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ↑ "Shirley Weber: Godmother of reparations". Los Angeles Times. 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
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