Washington Secretary of State
Candidates
Steve Hobbs (incumbent)
Preferred Party: | Democrat |
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Residence: | Lake Stevens |
Online: | electhobbs.com |
Dale Whitaker
Preferred Party: | Republican |
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Residence: | Spokane |
Most Recent Washington Secretary of State Stories
Secretary of state hopefuls at odds over cybersecurity
August 23, 2024, 1:29pm Election
Cybersecurity and election fraud are top of mind in this year’s race for Washington’s secretary of state. Read story
Are noncitizens using Washington driver’s licenses to illegally register to vote in Clark County?
July 31, 2024, 3:10pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive
Washington is one of 19 states, along with the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that allows some or all undocumented residents to obtain a driver’s license or state-issued identification. Some worry this practice lets noncitizens register and vote in federal, state or local elections. Read story
WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries
March 4, 2024, 6:05am Election
As Washington voters think about what they’re going to do with their presidential primary ballots, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has bigger concerns: how to convince voters the system is safe, secure and worth participating in. Read story
Democrat Hobbs takes early lead in secretary of state race
November 8, 2022, 9:15pm Election
Democrats are trying to win the secretary of state’s office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed to advance a candidate in the primary. Read story
Decisive Election Day nears for Clark County
November 6, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News
The Nov. 8 general election is just days away and includes key races that will impact Clark County residents at the local and national level. Read story