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Tobias Read
@tobiasread.bsky.social
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Father, husband, Willamette Bearcat, Portland Trail Blazers fan, and Oregon's 30th Secretary of State.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · 3h
Let’s do this! Please take a minute to support the community of Lebanon in its effort to secure a new grandstand at its high school. Voting ends October 24th. Vote at the link! #TMOBILE #LEBANON #GOWARRIORS
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 20h
Lebanon High School needs your vote! The school is working hard to win the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest to get a new team grandstand and facilities. Vote once per day at https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/h or get the QR code at the end of this video.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · 20h
When we stand united, progress follows.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · 12d
An important reminder to stay engaged and educated.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · 17d
“War-ravaged” Portland is still as beautiful as ever.
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 17d
Duck you, Trump.
A photo of someone outside the Portland ICE facility wearing a duck costume holding a sign that reads “Portland will outlive him”
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 17d
Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · 18d
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.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · 25d
See you in court.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Sep 10
The news out of Utah is horrifying. Violence is never the answer, and we should all be deeply disturbed that this pattern is growing - MN was just a few months ago.

It doesn’t matter who started it. It’s on all of us to end it. The politics in this country are toxic and lives are in danger.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jun 14
Kids in Minnesota woke up without parents this morning. Fear and grief are gripping the hearts of friends and loved ones. People are scared that they will be killed for their political values. It's not enough to say "enough." (1/2)

www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/06...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: Two lawmakers shot, one killed, in politically targeted shooting
A state lawmaker and her husband were shot and killed, and a second lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded early Saturday.
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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · Sep 8
Sec. @tobiasread.bsky.social is right - Trump’s DOJ would rather chase conspiracy theories than protect Americans’ right to vote.
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Matt Cohen @mattdcohen.bsky.social · Sep 6
One theory, from Oregon SOS @tobiasread.bsky.social: “I think really what they’re trying to do is find the data — even though it doesn’t exist — to justify their conspiracy theories." www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the...
The Trump Administration Wants Your Voter Registration Data. Why?
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
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Oregon Elections 📬🗳 @oregonelections.bsky.social · Aug 29
Oregon voters! Avoid confusion, here's how to tell if you are receiving Official Elections mail from Oregon's official sources (or not). It's simple, there's an Official Election Mail logo!

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The Official Election Mail Logo: The logo design features an interpretation of the stars and stripes of the American flag, and the words “Official Election Mail,” clearly visible over the designation — “Authorized by the U.S. Postal Service.” The Official Election Mail logo is a trademarked design that can only be used on mail pieces created by, or on behalf of, an election official that is mailed to or from a U.S. citizen for the purpose of participating in the voting process. This includes items like balloting materials, voter registration cards, and voter reply mail.  It can only be printed in black or specific shades of blue or red.  If Oregonians receive mail about an election that does not have the official election mail logo, here are some important things to keep in mind: 1. If the mailer does not display the official election logo, it did not come from your local or state election office.  2. Third-party groups often use outdated or incorrect data.  3. Your local election office maintains the most accurate, up-to-date voter registration information. 4. If you want to make sure your registration is correct, go to oregonvotes.gov/myvote or call 1-866-673-VOTE. 
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Aug 31
Vote-by-mail is secure, fair, accessible and accurate.

A great piece laying this out from The Daily Astorian: https://dailyastorian.com/2025/08/21/editorial-keep-the-federal-nose-out-of-elections-2/
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Aug 28
Great conversation with Stephanie Domurat on Straight Talk this week. We discussed what's at stake when vote-by-mail is under attack.

Tune in to KGW on Sunday at 6:30pm or Monday at 7pm -- and here's the link for all the cord cutters: https://www.kgw.com/straight-talk
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · Aug 26
Let’s listen to the facts and continue to protect the voting rights of Oregonians.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · Aug 22
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...
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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · Aug 20
Eligible voters deserve access to voting methods that work for them. Single mothers, night workers, veterans, and disabled Americans rely on mail-in voting because it’s safe, secure, and accessible. Trump has no right to take that away.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · Aug 21
Glad to have your support @RepDexterOR, we will not back down!
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · Aug 19
I stand with my friend @orsecretaryread.bsky.social in putting Oregonians' rights and safety ahead of Trump's baseless request for our voter data—he cannot be trusted. If Trump really cared about free and fair elections, he'd stop trying to redistrict Texas in his favor.
The Trump administration is seeking Oregon elections data
Secretary of State Tobias Read says he’s not inclined to share information with the feds.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · Aug 19
We are not backing down.
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · Aug 18
At least we know what Trump and Putin talked about in Alaska now. #orpol
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 16
Trump: "Vladimir Putin said something- one of the most interesting things. He said 'your election was rigged because you have mail in voting. It's impossible to have mail in voting & have honest elections.' He said that to me because we talked about 2020. He said, 'you won that election by so much'"
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · Aug 16
#RipCityStays Petition link: secure.ngpvan.com/oLJJz4nOS0Kr...
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Tobias Read @tobiasread.bsky.social · Aug 13
Good to hear prospective @trailblazers.bsky.social owners plan to stay. But we all know this is bigger than 🏀. Oregonians are loyal — we show up for our team. How do you want to see these new owners show up for us?

www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
Portland Trail Blazers to be sold to Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon
The sale price remains unclear, but Dundon's group includes Portland CEO Sheel Tyle and the collective intends to keep the team in Portland.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · Aug 12
SCOOP: Oregon's secretary of state declined to meet with DOJ prosecutors to discuss a potential deal to share private voter data with the federal government. He said he has no interest in sharing data with “an administration that is willfully violating judicial orders.”
Oregon Rejects DOJ’s Request To Share Private Voter Data, Citing Concerns of Unlawful Use
Read more here.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jul 23
“As a dad, I know quality child care is hard to find, much less afford, which is why it’s frustrating when programs like this aren’t delivering as much as they can." - Oregon Secretary Read.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jul 26
Every Oregonian deserves a chance to succeed, no matter where they live. Secretary Read attended the Eastern Oregon Economic Summit to hear from local entrepreneurs and share information about programs we offer that directly help rural businesses grow.
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