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Tobias Read
@tobiasread.bsky.social
Father, husband, Willamette Bearcat, Portland Trail Blazers fan, and Oregon's 30th Secretary of State.
As Thanksgiving week approaches, I’m grateful for the strength and resilience shown across Oregon this year. Community is what makes us stronger.
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you can survive the Trader Joe’s parking lot on a Sunday, you can survive anything.
October 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
When we stand united, progress follows.
October 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
An important reminder to stay engaged and educated.
October 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“War-ravaged” Portland is still as beautiful as ever.
September 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The President is looking for an excuse to unleash force on Americans in response to his critics. Please don’t give him an excuse.

Exercise your rights by protesting peacefully.
September 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
See you in court.
September 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Let’s listen to the facts and continue to protect the voting rights of Oregonians.
August 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I will continue to protect Oregon’s vote-by-mail system. Listen to my response to the Trump Administration on yesterday’s OPB “Think Out Loud” broadcast.

www.opb.org/article/2025...
August 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We are not backing down.
August 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
August 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Like so many of you, I’ve been watching as the President causes chaos in California and across the country, and I have to say that enough is enough.
June 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Grateful to honor those who gave it all for our country this Memorial Day.

Great to see Senators Neron Misslin, Reynolds, Representative Watanabe, and Commissioner Treece at today's festivities!
May 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Get your ballots in! The May local election is quickly approaching—the deadline to put your ballot in a drop box is Tuesday, May 20th at 8 PM.
May 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
5 yrs ago today I testified before Senate Finance to talk about OregonSaves, the first state-sponsored IRA program for workers w/o a retirement plan in the US. Today, over 134k Oregonians have saved over $353M through this program. I'm excited to watch it continue to grow in the yrs to come.
May 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Ellis and I had a great time watching the @thornsfc.com take down first place Orlando today. Get out and support your local sports teams! #baon
May 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
We're less than a week away from ALS Northwest's 2025 ALS Walk in Salem. Advocacy on this issue has been a long and personal journey for me. The t-shirts in these photos from 2010 honored my dad, who died from ALS. Sign up to attend here: secure.alsnorthwest.org/site/TR?fr_i...
April 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Some shots from my recent road trip to visit Central Oregon election offices. Made stops in Jefferson, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, and Deschutes counties to catch up their Clerks. Oregon’s beauty and its dedicated public servants never cease to amaze! #orpol
April 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
@steveinskeep.bsky.social was excellent last night at the Oregon Historical Society’s Hatfield lecture. Takeaways: sustained attention is underrated, listen more, and respect the institutions of our republic. #nerddatenight
April 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Felt good to stand up for and alongside so many Oregonians at today's rally. We will keep speaking out as long as democracy is in danger!
April 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
@booker.senate.gov is the inspiration we need right now. Thank you Senator for your leadership!
April 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Voting from home gives every Oregonian a fair, secure chance to hold politicians accountable—and it saves Oregonians money and time too.

Always happy to speak with @koin6.bsky.social about our election system.
March 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Today was a beautiful morning for a walk in Medford! I spent the last two days visiting Southern Oregon and meeting with county clerks and local business leaders to learn how to support them better.
March 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Even daylight savings time couldn't keep me from watching our son's soccer game this morning. Get out and enjoy the sun while you can!
March 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Had a great time at the Hatfield Lecture Series last night listening to Lindsay Chervinsky. Very grateful for these monthly opportunities to learn about what we can draw from history to inform current thinking.
March 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM