This ruling supports Washington’s longstanding practices administering secure, accurate, and accessible vote-by-mail elections. 2/2

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

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

‼️ USPS’s proposed mail ballot rule could worsen existing mail delays and disenfranchise eligible voters, Washington state’s chief election official warned. He also says Washington election officials are already seeing problems with USPS delivery and postmarking. https://bit.ly/4eMYAo7

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

Day 2 of the 2026 Japan Trade Mission: the spirit of play. Secretary Hobbs and our delegation toured MUFG Stadium for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Tokyo's most iconic venues, from the colorful seat design to the stunning field. 🏟️🇯🇵 #WAinJapan #SpiritOfPlay 1/3

Day 1 in Japan. Secretary Hobbs met with top executives from @MHI_Group, @BoeingJapan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and @SUBARU_CORP. Washington state is strengthening its global ties. Follow along for updates throughout the week! 🇯🇵 #WAinJapan

Even though I'm Washington's Secretary of State, I still serve and maintain the standard. Plus, I love doing this! Today, I took the Army Fitness Test. Maximum Deadlift • Hand-Release • Push-up • Sprint-drag-carry • Plank • 2-Mile Run My score is posted. Not bad for a 56 year old.

Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! From fighting for safer communities to expanding access to healthcare and education, Democratic AANHPI leaders and families have driven progress across WA and beyond.

From @naomiishisaka.bsky.social, @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

"The president’s attempt to prevent registered voters from receiving ballots is unconstitutional and unfair to voters... Elected officials should be doing everything to protect the constitutional rights of [WA] voters, not making it harder." - @stevehobbs.bsky.social

SOS Steve Hobbs is working hard to protect WA voters and secure our elections. We’ll keep fighting to defend our democracy, protect voter privacy, and ensure every eligible Washingtonian can vote without fear.

The President has no authority over elections; the U.S. Constitution grants that authority exclusively to states and Congress. This order would jeopardize citizens’ lawful right to vote. We are reviewing the order and will take any necessary action to protect Washington’s elections.

The SAVE America Act is anti-women. This harmful bill would make it harder for married women & others who changed their name to vote by requiring more paperwork.

Thank you for the warm welcome tonight, Jefferson County Democrats!

My office is committed to protecting voter information so Washingtonians can remain confident in the security and accuracy of our election systems. Passage of this bill is another positive step toward ensuring we keep it that way. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

“We would expect the [DOJ] to know how to properly file a lawsuit in federal court. We would also expect them to follow official procedures… considering the important nature of voter data.” - Sec. @stevehobbs.bsky.social buff.ly/qY97Joh

Today, Senate Bill 5892, which strengthens protections on Washingtonians' private voter information, went into effect. This legislation ensures that confidential information in the voter database is safe from illegal federal overreach. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4uRMIbx

Renovations are underway at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center State Library branch as WA State Library and @doc.wa.gov prepare to reopen the space for the first time in six years. Read the full news release: https://bit.ly/4c2xUPU

Join me & @secstatewa.bsky.social for an Instagram Live tomorrow to learn about how the SAVE America Act & pending court cases could make it harder to vote in WA.

Sec. @stevehobbs.bsky.social: "The SAVE Act doesn't save anything."

🚨 WA Sec. @stevehobbs.bsky.social estimates that the SAVE Act would raise the state’s 2026 midterm costs by $35–$40 million, with the 39 counties facing millions more each year to keep up with paperwork demands - all without federal support. Say no to the SAVE Act.

Japan-America Society of the State of Washington event spotlights the importance of the Japanese gaming industry to the forefront nwasianweekly.com/2026/03/jass...

NEW: Nine Democratic Secretaries of State - Stephanie Thomas, Alexi Giannoulias, Steve Simon, Jena Griswold, Shenna Bellows, Gregg Amore, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Tobias Read, and Steve Hobbs - signed a letter asking DHS to confirm that ICE won't be deployed at polling locations in the 2026 midterms.

That's one heck of a "no comment" 🤐 www.theolympian.com/news/politic...

"Hobbs said if the Trump administration is serious about making U.S. elections secure, it should restore funding and other support for state election officials it has cut, including at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency..." www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

The DOJ attempted to file a legal complaint against me in December demanding protected voter information but failed to correctly serve the state. When the DOJ can't even perform basic legal actions correctly, it further erodes my confidence that our voters' protected data will be handled with care.

Ahead of the #StateOfTheUnion last night, Sec. @stevehobbs.bsky.social spoke out against the SAVE America Act, highlighting how it creates sweeping barriers to voting - while ignoring real election security threats like cyberattacks and foreign disinformation.

Secretary Hobbs joined Senator Cantwell as her guest for the @democrats.senate.gov #SOTU press conference ahead of tonight's State of the Union address. Did you miss the live stream? Watch a recap here: https://www.youtube.com/live/9876yIiZgmc

"Cantwell said she and Hobbs would seek out opportunities Tuesday evening to bring Republicans to their side of the [SAVE Act] issue. “He and I got a busy night tonight,” she said. “We gotta go buttonhole a bunch of Republican senators.” washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/24/r...

“What are (they) going to do with the data? [...] We have asked [...] Assistant Attorney General (Harmeet) Dhillon, and she has not given us the reason why [...] but we’re not going to give up the data,” Hobbs said. https://bit.ly/40xfPCQ

I appreciate how much @stevehobbs.bsky.social and Washington State try to support the tabletop industry! And I take a moment to chat with him at PAX every year. Gotta support the reps who support us!

In today's blog, catch up on this year's Legislative Game Day, where Adam and the Paizo crew brought the world of Golarion to the Washington Secretary of State, legislators, and staff: buff.ly/k8ml6E5

The president has suggested that elections should be controlled at the national level. That is contrary to the protected rights of each state as enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/as-e...

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

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

One down... 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-...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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.