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WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 8d

Join us Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. for a virtual Coffee Klatch with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Learn about his work, the Productivity Board's mission to save taxpayer dollars, and more. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3UqAvg4

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 9d

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian. Read the full news release: https://bit.ly/4fTOEcI

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WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 12d

Swipe to learn more about our new election results website.

Our election results website landing page now shows all congressional, legislative, and Supreme Court races.

We’ve received a lot of feedback on the new election results website.
We will continue to make improvements ahead of the General Election.

OSOS is committed to delivering accurate and timely results to the public while administering secure elections that voters can trust.

Thank you, Washington voters, for sharing your feedback with us!

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 14d

Drop boxes are now closed! ¡Las urnas electorales ya están cerradas! 投放箱現已關閉! Các thùng phiếu hiện đã đóng!

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 15d

Today, a federal court heard the DOJ's lawsuit seeking Washington's protected voter information. We will continue defending voters' privacy and protecting the rights of every Washington voter. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Rz3kpP

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 15d

¿Todavía necesita inscribirse? Puede visitar la oficina electoral de su condado abierta hasta las 8 p.m. de esta noche para inscribirse y votar. Información para contactar la oficina electoral del condado: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/auditors.aspx

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 15d

Quý vị vẫn cần đăng ký? Quý vị có thể đến văn phòng bầu cử tại quận của mình trước 8 giờ tối nay để đăng ký và bỏ phiếu. Thông tin liên hệ của văn phòng bầu cử quận: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/auditors.aspx

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 15d

Still need to register? You can visit your county elections office until 8 p.m. tonight to register and vote. County elections office contact info: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/auditors.aspx

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 15d

If you're affected by wildfires, voting may not be your top priority right now but there are still ways you can participate in today’s Primary. You can print a replacement ballot at VoteWA.gov or visit any county elections office to request a replacement and vote.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 15d

It’s Election Day! You have until 8 p.m. tonight to turn in your ballot! Find a drop box near you: VoteWA.gov

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 16d

You have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4 to turn in your ballot! Find a drop box near you: VoteWA.gov

Don't forget to vote, August 4 Primary Election.

Washington State Primary Election Fact Sheet
August 4, 2026 By the numbers
5,132,328 Active voters statewide (as of July 1)* *A voter who turns 18 between the August Primary and the November General Election
can vote in the Primary (RCW 29A.08.170). Drop boxes and Voting Centers Complete list available at sos.wa.gov/elections Many drop boxes are open 24/7 during the voting period and all close promptly at 8 p.m. on Election Day, August 4.
Voting center hours vary. Resources
Statewide Online Voters’ Guide1
VoteWA.gov — Your voter
registration and information,
personalized Voter Guide,
request or print replacement
ballot, find ballot drop box and voting center
locations, and track ballot status.
sos.wa.gov/elections — County elections
contact information, election results, data and
statistics, and educational materials.
1 https://voter.votewa.gov/genericvoter
guide.aspx?e=898&c=99#

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 17d

My heart is with everyone affected by the Washington wildfires. Please follow evacuation orders and burn bans. For additional information and resources on the wildfires affecting communities across Washington, follow @wadnr.bsky.social and visit dnr.wa.gov.

Statement from Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs about wildfires:

"My heart is with everyone across Washington affected by these devastating wildfires, and I’m grateful to the firefighters and first responders working around the clock to keep people safe. Please continue to follow evacuation orders and burn bans to keep yourself and your community safe."

Statement from Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs about wildfires:

"Services from our Cheney office may be impacted. Check sos.wa.gov for updates.

"While voting may not be the first thing on people’s minds as they respond to these wildfires, I want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote if they’re able. The Primary is Tuesday, August 4. If you live in an area that is impacted, remember that you can return your ballot to any county drop box or elections office. You can print a replacement ballot online at VoteWA.gov or visit any county elections office or voting center to request one.

"Stay safe, Washington."

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 28d

As voters review their Aug. 4 Primary Election ballots and voter guides, it is important to understand how candidate statements are handled under state law.

Orange and brown background with a quote stating, "With ballots and voter guides going out, voters may see language they don't agree with in candidate statements. My office prints candidate statements as they are submitted. This process is outlined under state law." Attributed to Steve R. Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· 29d

WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the nation’s oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials. Read more here: https://www.nass.org/node/2722 Photo Credit: Philip Smith, 1LPhoto.com

Sec. Hobbs being sworn in at a podium with a "NASS" banner in the background.

Two individuals are standing in front of a blue backdrop with "NASS" logos. They are shaking hands and holding a gavel.

Sec. Hobbs stands with members of OSOS after being sworn in at NASS.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jul 17

Secretary Hobbs responds to President Trump’s July 16 nationally televised address. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4vCjf4v

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WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jul 16

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs' response to the DOJ letter. Read the full response here: https://bit.ly/459oOMW

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WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jul 7

Our next Coffee Klatch with the Productivity Board will feature Mike Fay from @wsdot.wa.gov on 7/9 at 10 a.m. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4flIjI6

A photo of Mike Fay from the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT).

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jul 2

The Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed July 3 and July 4. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Official notice from the Secretary of State of Washington featuring Independence Day closure dates on July 3 and 4, 2026, set against a geometric background of red, blue, and teal.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jul 1

Today, in another win for vote-by-mail states, a federal judge granted the NAACP’s motion to enforce a 2021 agreement requiring the U.S. Postal Service to prioritize election mail. 1/2

Secretary Hobbs stands in front of a graphic background. The adjacent text reads a statement from Steve Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State, about a court ruling affecting USPS responsibilities regarding election mail.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jun 29

On June 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that ballots received after Election Day but postmarked on or before Election Day can continue to be counted for federal races. https://bit.ly/3QQE3Xz

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jun 25

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs applauded a federal ruling Thursday that blocks President Trump’s unconstitutional March 2026 Executive Order on mail-in voting for the November General Election. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4aWqHzV

A quote displayed on a multicolored geometric background. The quote criticizes the federal government for using the Postal Service to interfere with fair elections and emphasizes the protection of voter information and state rights in Washington. The speaker is identified as Steve Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jun 22

The Office of the Secretary of State is hiring for a Budget Analyst (Program Specialist 3). Apply now: https://bit.ly/4aKMbj6 #GigAlert #Hiring #StateGovernmentJobs

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WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jun 18

The Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on Friday, June 19. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 20.

Official notice from the Secretary of State of Wisconsin featuring a geometric design in red, green, and yellow, announcing the closure date for Juneteenth on June 19, 2026.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jun 12

This week, Secretary Hobbs led a reverse trade mission to Goldendale and Yakima and participated in a fireside chat during the Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good.

Sec. Hobbs stands with a group of individuals that form the reverse trade mission delegation. They are standing on an exterior balcony.

Sec. Hobbs speaks into a microphone while seated on a stage next to another person at an event. The backdrop displays logos for the Washington Secretary of State Corporations and Charities Division. Audience members are seated in the foreground.

Sec. Hobbs stands with a group of representatives from Yakama Nation.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jun 9

Join us Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m. for the Productivity Boards Coffee Klatch. Guest Amy Harding, the former Port of Olympia Commissioner, will discuss leading with dignity in public service. Open to the public, with Q&A included. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Pv66ew

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· Jun 4

We're hiring for a Program Coordinator in our External Affairs division. This position reports to the director of External Affairs and is responsible for front-desk functions at the Legislative building. View the full description: https://bit.ly/4oe0wKG

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WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· May 29

Our delegation consisted of 10 indie Washington game companies that demonstrated their games and connected with international distributors and publishers over the weekend at Tokyo Game Market by Arclight Games.

A group of people stands in an indoor venue, each holding a banner featuring a different board game. The banners display titles such as "Coin Flip Games," "World of Kylia: Ascendant," "Legends of Gadia," "Triple Scoops," and "BeastHunt."

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· May 29

On Friday, May 29, the U.S. Postal Service released a proposed rule for handling ballot mail in federal elections in alignment with Executive Order 14399 regarding elections. Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/4dG0lE8

Sec. Hobbs stands next to a quote in a graphic. The quote discusses concerns about federal overreach undermining voters’ rights and states’ authority over elections, attributed to Steve Hobbs, Washington State Secretary of State, criticizing attempts by the Trump administration.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· May 26

Our delegation was proud to gift Japanese business leaders with the best of our state - wines, smoked oysters, Quinault salmon, Starbucks coffee, Chukar Cherries, Almond Roca, and Magic: The Gathering cards. Thank you to every company that donated and every host who welcomes us!

Packages of Almond Roca and two cans of Quinault Indian Coho Salmon from the Quinault Pride Seafood are displayed on a wooden surface with greenery in the background.

Scarves with various designs draped over a wooden railing. They feature logos and text, including "DiscoverSnoCo.com," "FIFA Seattle," and "Tulalip Resort Casino." The background includes greenery.

Chocolate products from Chukar Cherries and a package of Original Ekone Smoked Oysters from Taylor Shellfish Farms are displayed outdoors against a background of lush greenery.

A package of "Pike Place" roast coffee from Starbucks, a set of colorful "Hometown Legends" illustrated cards, and a "Magic: The Gathering" card pack are displayed on a table with a leafy background.

WA Office of the Secretary of State@secstatewa· May 22

The Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.