Steve Hobbs
@stevehobbs.bsky.social
Washington Secretary of State. Lt. Colonel, Washington Army National Guard.
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Washington counties participating in the Feb. 10 Special Election have officially mailed ballots to eligible voters. The 18-day voting period began on Friday, Jan. 23. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/45xNP59
January 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Washington counties participating in the Feb. 10 Special Election have officially mailed ballots to eligible voters. The 18-day voting period began on Friday, Jan. 23. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/45xNP59
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We're back with the Weekly Wrap-up: Legislative Edition! Join Secretary Hobbs and possibly some special guests every Friday for updates on bills, legislation, events, and other projects our office is working on for the 2026 Legislative Session. #WaLeg
January 17, 2026 at 12:14 AM
We're back with the Weekly Wrap-up: Legislative Edition! Join Secretary Hobbs and possibly some special guests every Friday for updates on bills, legislation, events, and other projects our office is working on for the 2026 Legislative Session. #WaLeg
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This is great news and portents well for Washington if the U.S. Department of Justice gets their act together enough to properly file the lawsuit against me that they announced with such bluster last year.
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
This is great news and portents well for Washington if the U.S. Department of Justice gets their act together enough to properly file the lawsuit against me that they announced with such bluster last year.
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
Judge rules Oregon won't need to hand over unredacted voter rolls to Trump admin
Oregon is one of over 20 states the Trump administration has sued for voter information, in efforts to curb what it claims is illegal voting.
www.courthousenews.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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This is great news and portents well for Washington if the U.S. Department of Justice gets their act together enough to properly file the lawsuit against me that they announced with such bluster last year.
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
This is great news and portents well for Washington if the U.S. Department of Justice gets their act together enough to properly file the lawsuit against me that they announced with such bluster last year.
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
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Yesterday, Sec. Hobbs attended the State of the State Address for the 2026 Legislative Session. Our office is hard at work supporting Washingtonians, this session - stay tuned for more events, news, and the "Leg. Weekly Wrap-up" with Sec. Hobbs! #WaLeg
Photos courtesy of LSS Photos
Photos courtesy of LSS Photos
January 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Yesterday, Sec. Hobbs attended the State of the State Address for the 2026 Legislative Session. Our office is hard at work supporting Washingtonians, this session - stay tuned for more events, news, and the "Leg. Weekly Wrap-up" with Sec. Hobbs! #WaLeg
Photos courtesy of LSS Photos
Photos courtesy of LSS Photos
January 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This ruling protects voters and local election officials from political overreach that would have made our elections less fair, not more secure. I will continue to ensure elections in our state are free, fair, and accessible to all voters.
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Federal judge blocks Trump election executive order in WA, Oregon
SEATTLE – A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to assert federal control over elections in Washington and Oregon.
www.spokesman.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:34 AM
This ruling protects voters and local election officials from political overreach that would have made our elections less fair, not more secure. I will continue to ensure elections in our state are free, fair, and accessible to all voters.
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Thank you, @lwvus.bsky.social of Kittitas County.
"Please join us, your Kittitas County local League of Women Voters, in applauding Secretary Hobbs for standing up, telling the truth and doing his best in protecting the voters of Washington."
www.dailyrecordnews.com/opinion/gues...
"Please join us, your Kittitas County local League of Women Voters, in applauding Secretary Hobbs for standing up, telling the truth and doing his best in protecting the voters of Washington."
www.dailyrecordnews.com/opinion/gues...
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Good news about your privacy rights
On Sept. 8, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) posted a letter to our Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs.
www.dailyrecordnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Thank you, @lwvus.bsky.social of Kittitas County.
"Please join us, your Kittitas County local League of Women Voters, in applauding Secretary Hobbs for standing up, telling the truth and doing his best in protecting the voters of Washington."
www.dailyrecordnews.com/opinion/gues...
"Please join us, your Kittitas County local League of Women Voters, in applauding Secretary Hobbs for standing up, telling the truth and doing his best in protecting the voters of Washington."
www.dailyrecordnews.com/opinion/gues...
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The Office of the Secretary of State will launch a new regional branch to provide Corporations & Charities services at the Eastern Washington University campus on Jan. 5, 2026. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3L4DyXb
December 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Office of the Secretary of State will launch a new regional branch to provide Corporations & Charities services at the Eastern Washington University campus on Jan. 5, 2026. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3L4DyXb
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Harmeet Dhillon with Trump’s DOJ said “I’m not going to limit myself,” regarding YOUR voter data. SOS Hobbs says, “See you in court!” This admin can’t even copy/paste correctly. There’s no way they can protect YOUR private information.
December 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Harmeet Dhillon with Trump’s DOJ said “I’m not going to limit myself,” regarding YOUR voter data. SOS Hobbs says, “See you in court!” This admin can’t even copy/paste correctly. There’s no way they can protect YOUR private information.
Thank you Amazon for their rapid support of our state’s official relief fund & their steady commitment to be a good neighbor & employer. Their cash donation combined w/their logistics & innovation support is a crucial asset as we look ahead to regional recovery.
www.aboutamazon.com/news/communi...
www.aboutamazon.com/news/communi...
How Amazon is supporting flood-impacted communities in Washington state
Amazon is donating $3 million and working with local first responders and front-line nonprofits to help communities that have been impacted by flooding in our hometown state.
www.aboutamazon.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Thank you Amazon for their rapid support of our state’s official relief fund & their steady commitment to be a good neighbor & employer. Their cash donation combined w/their logistics & innovation support is a crucial asset as we look ahead to regional recovery.
www.aboutamazon.com/news/communi...
www.aboutamazon.com/news/communi...
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents of Western Washington affected by flooding from this week’s atmospheric river. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3KUEPjq
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents of Western Washington affected by flooding from this week’s atmospheric river. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3KUEPjq
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From Times cartoonist David Horsey 🤣:
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s DOJ clown show rolls into WA
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has refused the Justice Department’s demand to turn over personal information on all state voters, so the department is suing.
www.seattletimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
From Times cartoonist David Horsey 🤣:
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
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Trump’s weaponized DOJ is trying to seize sensitive voter data - but Democratic Secretaries of State @greggamore.bsky.social, @sosmaggie.bsky.social, @vtsecretaryofstate.bsky.social, and @stevehobbs.bsky.social are standing firm to protect voters’ privacy and election integrity.
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trump’s weaponized DOJ is trying to seize sensitive voter data - but Democratic Secretaries of State @greggamore.bsky.social, @sosmaggie.bsky.social, @vtsecretaryofstate.bsky.social, and @stevehobbs.bsky.social are standing firm to protect voters’ privacy and election integrity.
The evening of Dec. 7, 1941, the Governor of Washington was urged by the Secretary of War to prepare the state for war. It was earlier that day when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and it was the next day when Congress declared war. This and many gems of our state history are at your State Archives.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The evening of Dec. 7, 1941, the Governor of Washington was urged by the Secretary of War to prepare the state for war. It was earlier that day when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and it was the next day when Congress declared war. This and many gems of our state history are at your State Archives.
From Times cartoonist David Horsey 🤣:
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s DOJ clown show rolls into WA
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has refused the Justice Department’s demand to turn over personal information on all state voters, so the department is suing.
www.seattletimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
From Times cartoonist David Horsey 🤣:
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
"no matter how many times DOJ lawyers are embarrassed in court struggling to turn Trump’s tirades into something close to a legal argument, the president will keep demanding that the litigious clown show rolls on and on."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
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Chair Conrad said it best: “Politically motivated investigations based on Trump’s tweets are wasting taxpayer dollars and pitting Americans against each other.”
Washington voters deserve leaders who protect our elections, not play political games.
Washington voters deserve leaders who protect our elections, not play political games.
Washington state defends voter privacy amid DOJ lawsuit
Washington State’s Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) following his refusal to comply with a request for extensive voter data.
nwasianweekly.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Chair Conrad said it best: “Politically motivated investigations based on Trump’s tweets are wasting taxpayer dollars and pitting Americans against each other.”
Washington voters deserve leaders who protect our elections, not play political games.
Washington voters deserve leaders who protect our elections, not play political games.
This is welcome news concerning federal funding for the Washington State Library and public libraries across the state of Washington. We still have a lot of work to do on our state funding.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated. n.pr/4phxzwN
Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This is welcome news concerning federal funding for the Washington State Library and public libraries across the state of Washington. We still have a lot of work to do on our state funding.
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WA state law prohibits the public disclosure of personal information like full names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers.
This lawsuit is yet another power grab from the Trump administration — and a violation of our privacy. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
This lawsuit is yet another power grab from the Trump administration — and a violation of our privacy. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
DOJ demands information on all Washington voters
The Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over his refusal to turn over personal information on all state voters.
www.seattletimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
WA state law prohibits the public disclosure of personal information like full names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers.
This lawsuit is yet another power grab from the Trump administration — and a violation of our privacy. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
This lawsuit is yet another power grab from the Trump administration — and a violation of our privacy. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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The Trump admin is suing WA for refusing to turn over our entire voter database, which includes names, birthdates, and SSNs.
This is sensitive personal information & it should be protected!
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
This is sensitive personal information & it should be protected!
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
DOJ demands information on all Washington voters
The Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over his refusal to turn over personal information on all state voters.
www.seattletimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The Trump admin is suing WA for refusing to turn over our entire voter database, which includes names, birthdates, and SSNs.
This is sensitive personal information & it should be protected!
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
This is sensitive personal information & it should be protected!
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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The U.S. Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Tuesday over his refusal to turn over a trove of personal information about every registered voter in the state.
DOJ sues WA secretary of state, demanding info on all state voters
The Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over his refusal to turn over personal information on all state voters.
www.seattletimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Tuesday over his refusal to turn over a trove of personal information about every registered voter in the state.
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🗳️ WA Election Certified:
Today, Secretary Hobbs and @governorferguson.bsky.social officially certified the November statewide election. Over 2 million registered voters, 39.2%, cast ballots.
📊 Full results + turnout: https://bit.ly/44FctAb
Today, Secretary Hobbs and @governorferguson.bsky.social officially certified the November statewide election. Over 2 million registered voters, 39.2%, cast ballots.
📊 Full results + turnout: https://bit.ly/44FctAb
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
🗳️ WA Election Certified:
Today, Secretary Hobbs and @governorferguson.bsky.social officially certified the November statewide election. Over 2 million registered voters, 39.2%, cast ballots.
📊 Full results + turnout: https://bit.ly/44FctAb
Today, Secretary Hobbs and @governorferguson.bsky.social officially certified the November statewide election. Over 2 million registered voters, 39.2%, cast ballots.
📊 Full results + turnout: https://bit.ly/44FctAb
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Democracy in action today with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, certifying November’s election results. Thank you to everyone who participated in our democracy by voting, volunteering, or stepping up to serve.
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Democracy in action today with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, certifying November’s election results. Thank you to everyone who participated in our democracy by voting, volunteering, or stepping up to serve.
No, I will not share your private information with the U.S. Department of Justice.
DOJ sues WA Secretary of State, demanding info on all state voters
DOJ sues WA Secretary of State, demanding info on all state voters
The Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over his refusal to turn over personal information on all state voters.
www.seattletimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
No, I will not share your private information with the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Huge thanks to Democratic SOS Steve Hobbs for standing with 9 other Democratic SOS to demand transparency and protect voters’ private data. As the Trump admin. quietly grabs voter data and undermines trust in our elections, SOS Hobbs is drawing a hard line for transparency of every WA voter.
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Huge thanks to Democratic SOS Steve Hobbs for standing with 9 other Democratic SOS to demand transparency and protect voters’ private data. As the Trump admin. quietly grabs voter data and undermines trust in our elections, SOS Hobbs is drawing a hard line for transparency of every WA voter.