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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · 1d

It is the final day to vote in the 2025 General Election!

I'll be reminding people to vote all morning on local TV and radio. If you haven't turned in your ballot yet, return it to an official ballot drop box.

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WA Secretary of State talks Election Day

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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · 7d

@spielessen.bsky.social—you've been amazing! One of our delegation members already signed a contract to manufacture products in WA for a game in Slovenia. Thank you, WA State Commerce, and the local game designers, publishers, and distributors who joined us over the past few days. 🫶🥨

At the "Lethal Shadow Minis" booth, a camera operator films an individual for an interview.

Person at a convention booth holding a plush toy materials for "Favor the Game" displayed in the background.

Two individuals smiling at a Washington State Tabletop Games event, surrounded by attendees.

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KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 19d

Within the next week or so, many Washingtonians will receive ballots for the Nov. 4 general election.

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is urging voters to fill out and return their ballots as soon as possible, especially if they're planning to do so by mail.

Secretary of state urges Washington voters to submit ballots early

Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day on Nov. 4. If ballots aren’t postmarked in time, those votes won't be counted.

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 26d

DO NOT SEND TROOPS TO SEATTLE! THIS IS NOT A RIOT — WE ARE GOING TO THE ALCS! GO MARINERS!

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 26d

BREAKING: Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · 29d

Welp... Great time to visit VoteWA.gov to make sure your voter registration is up to date and sign up for text updates on the status of your ballot. #GoMs

Dan @danjoncon.bsky.social · 29d

Oh look. A roof. Seems useful.

Mariners' Roof at T-Mobile park, clear blue skies

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Beth Day @thebethocracy.bsky.social · Oct 5

I was like, “Steve Hobbs did this, didn’t he?” Indeed. My brother knows him through the board game nerd community.

The Seattle Times @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social · Oct 5

Dungeons & Dragons is therapy for those incarcerated at Walla Walla prison

Dungeons & Dragons was reintroduced at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla this year after a longtime ban on the roleplaying game by the state DOC.

www.seattletimes.com

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social · Oct 5

Dungeons & Dragons is therapy for those incarcerated at Walla Walla prison

Dungeons & Dragons was reintroduced at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla this year after a longtime ban on the roleplaying game by the state DOC.

www.seattletimes.com

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 26

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WA denies DOJ's request for voter data | FOX 13 Seattle

YouTube video by FOX 13 Seattle

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · Sep 25

Thank you Secretary Steve Hobbs for continuously standing up to the Trump DOJ and protecting Washingtonians’ private voter data.
Our democracy depends on trust, and you’ve shown that our elections put people first, not politics.

Washington denies DOJ request for voter rolls • Washington State Standard

Washington’s secretary of state denied the Trump administration’s request for personal information contained in the state’s voter rolls.

washingtonstatestandard.com

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · Sep 25

NEW: The DOJ sues California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania for refusing to release sensitive voter registration data, aggressively escalating the department’s ongoing efforts to obtain states’ voter rolls.

From: @mattdcohen.bsky.social

DOJ Sues Six States, Escalating Campaign to Seize Private Voter Data

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 25

M.V.P.

Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · Sep 25

CAL RALEIGH, HOMER #60!!!

Even better: his parents are in attendance 🥹

#TridentsUp #SeattleMariners

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 25

“What Secretary of State Hobbs said about connecting with people in elementary school and middle school really struck home for me,” [Vinson Russell ’28, from Fairburn, Georgia] said. “So I’m hoping to expand our work into the Walla Walla community.”

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Whitman Students Lead the State in College Voting Challenge

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs visited campus last week to recognize Whitman College for achieving the highest student voter turnout in Washington state in the 2024 election cycle, thanks t...

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 23

We will not compromise the privacy of Washington voters by turning over confidential information that both state and federal law prohibit us from disclosing.

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Washington denies DOJ request for voter rolls • Washington State Standard

Washington’s secretary of state denied the Trump administration’s request for personal information contained in the state’s voter rolls.

washingtonstatestandard.com

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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · Sep 23

Sec. Hobbs responded to the U.S. Department of Justice’s request for all fields of Washington’s voter registration list by directing his office to provide only the publicly disclosable information permitted under state law. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4mzevbk

Official statement from the Secretary of State of Washington, featuring the official seal, regarding voter information privacy and compliance with federal law, attributed to Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.

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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · Sep 18

Join our team! From IT and accounting to external affairs, there's something for everyone. View open roles here: https://bit.ly/3B4YA2o

#Hiring #Government #Careers

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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · Sep 19

As Washington's Chief Election Officer, Secretary Hobbs has committed himself to visiting our rural county auditors and their teams: this week, Sec. Hobbs visited auditors and their teams in Garfield, Columbia, and Benton counties.

Sec. Hobbs stands with Garfield County Auditor (McKenzie Luek) and a member of her team in front of a wall displaying plaques, inside an office setting.

Secretary Hobbs stands with Columbia County Auditor (Will Hutchens) and his team beside a cartoon mascot labeled known as Mark the Ballot inside an office setting.

Group of people from OSOS listening to the Benton County Auditor in a large room with a ballot sorter machine in the background.

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 19

www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/a...

WA election chief tours new Tri-Cities voting center, defends mail-in voting

The number of registered voters in Benton County grew by 33% between 2014 and 2024

www.tri-cityherald.com

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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · Sep 15

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and the Office of the Secretary of State encourage Washingtonians to participate in National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/42v8DbO

Graphic from the Secretary of State of Washington, featuring the official seal and a quote by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs encouraging civic engagement and voting.

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Protect WA voters' information from federal overreach | Editorial

For years Trump and his supporters have wrongly criticized Washington's vote by mail system because its convenience helps boost voter participation.

www.seattletimes.com

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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · Sep 12

This week, Secretary Hobbs and our office ventured to Southwest Washington to meet with Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, toured the facilities of @printplaygames.com, and sat down with the Columbian's editorial board. Next week, we'll be in Eastern Washington! #OSOS #CommunityVisits

Two individuals observing a wall chart titled "Journey of the Ballot," which details the election process, in a room with a wood-paneled wall.

Group of people observing a colorful map layout on a table at a workshop.

Four individuals playing a game around a white table in a casual office setting.

Two individuals conversing in an office setting with shelving units and office supplies in the background.

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 12

The federal government is reducing its support for local election security, so we must step up as a state to provide these resources. By providing MS-ISAC membership for all of our county partners, we ensure they have continued access to cybersecurity services.

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WA counties to join multistate election cybersecurity group

The Washington Secretary of State’s Office is funding memberships for all counties to join a multistate election-security program after federal money for election cybersecurity was cut, the Secretary ...

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · Sep 11

Trump’s DOJ is demanding Washington’s voter data. WA’s Secretary of State is saying hell no.
We won’t let the Trump admin. violate voters’ privacy or our secure election system.

Thank you, Secretary Steve Hobbs, for standing up for voters and our democracy

Trump’s DOJ requests WA voter data, including personal info

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says he is inclined to refuse a demand by the U.S. Department of Justice for sensitive state voter-roll data.

www.seattletimes.com

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 10

I condemn all political violence. No one should ever be the target of violence or harassment.

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 10

By providing MS-ISAC membership for all of our county partners, we ensure they have continued access to cybersecurity services. The federal government is reducing its support for local election security, so we must step up as a state to provide these resources.

www.fox28spokane.com/washington-c...

Washington county auditors and election offices given new cyber security system | FOX 28 Spokane

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Office of the Secretary of State for Washington State announced that it will fund Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center membership costs for all of its county auditors...

www.fox28spokane.com

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Steve Hobbs @stevehobbs.bsky.social · Sep 10

I do not plan on releasing any information until DOJ provides me information on what they plan to do with the data.

WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · Sep 10

Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting a full copy of the Washington state Voter Registration Database within 14 days. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4mU3lPl

Official statement from Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on a blue background with the Seal of Washington, emphasizing commitment to a safe, secure, and transparent election process.