This week, I gathered all nine statewide elected officials. We're working together to protect Washingtonians from the Trump Administration and continue to move our state forward. At our meeting, we discussed:

Signature gathering is a right. Washington state law protects voters' rights to take part in the signature-gathering process for ballot initiatives and referenda. Interfering with this process is illegal and considered a gross misdemeanor. See RCW 29A.84.250 for more. 1/2

Today, our Corporations and Charities team, along with representatives from Consumer Protection WA, attended the Winlock Older Adult Center for Timber River Connections Senior Resource Fair, where they provided resources on fraud awareness and prevention.

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

Over the weekend, our Corporations & Charities team was at Puyallup's BizFair representing the office and answering your questions! #OSOS #SmallBusiness #WashingtonState

Stay one step ahead of scammers! Join OSOS Corporations and Charities, Consumer Protection Washington, and Timberland Library for free info sessions on spotting and avoiding the latest fraud schemes. Protect your identity, donations, and finances today. See you in Montesano on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.

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.

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

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

It's been fun following Sec. Hobbs, but the real fun begins at 3 p.m. Visit the Spokane Public Library to see the Washington State Constitution on display. This is the first time the document has been to Eastern WA, and our staff will be on hand to answer questions! 📜🤓 https://bit.ly/47FVSia

Secretary Hobbs is making his way through Eastern Washington. Our next stop was the Washington State Archives Eastern Region Branch and Digital Archives 💾 🖥️ 📚

Secretary Hobbs is reporting live from Eastern Washington! Our team started the morning early with a visit to KHQ Local News in Spokane, WA.

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

This week, Secretary Hobbs has been visiting Washingtonians up and down I-5. Today, he stopped in Seattle, WA, to speak at the Skyline Retirement Community and answered residents' questions about the upcoming legislative session, election security, and more!

Shoutout to our Productivity Board for awarding another brilliant idea! "Teamwork Incentive Program" winners from the Washington State School for the Blind worked in-house to install safety hardware, which saved Washington taxpayers over $46,500. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40h0FC9

The Office of the Secretary of State and the Washington State Archives will display the 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington at the Spokane Public Library on Monday, September 15, 2025. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/47FVSia

The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Please take a look at our open roles: https://bit.ly/3B4YA2o #hiring #olympia #thurstoncounty #washington

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

They say, Save the best for last, so Secretary Hobbs and his team did just that! Yesterday, we visited the Lewis County Auditor's office in Chehalis, WA, to meet with staff, discuss election security, and learn about their new ballot sorting and processing machine.

The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) announced that it will fund Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) membership costs for all 39 county auditors and elections offices. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3VFpgOa

Yesterday, Secretary Hobbs met with local Rotarians at the Olympia Rotary Club! Topics of discussion included election security and the upcoming 2026 legislative session. #CommunityVisits #SecretaryHobbs #Olympia

Following PAX West, our office went straight into planning mode, as we welcomed the Seattle Seahawks for their 50th season flag raising and hosted a reception in their honor 🙌 🏈

Thanks for stopping by our booth at #PAXWest! We loved connecting with you 🤓 🎲🕹️ #Day4

Even at #PAXWest, there's always time for fun! 🎮 🤖 Location: Booth 134 | Exhibit Hall E | Arch Building

Meet the team! Staff from across the WA Secretary of State's Office are at #PAXWest to answer your questions, test your civic knowledge, and share how their divisions support you. #Day2 #CivicsButMakeItFun

Day 1 success! Sec. Hobbs and our team will be on the floor at #PAXWest until Sept. 1st. Visit booth 134 and learn how we serve Washingtonians every day. 🎮 ✨

The Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on September 1st. We will resume regular business hours on September 2nd.

The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) will be attending the PAX West convention, taking place from Friday, August 29, to Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3HPpbEv

Sec. Hobbs met with Amb. Kwatra at the Consulate General of India in Seattle to celebrate our enduring friendship with India. Reaffirming our strong cultural and economic ties, while acknowledging the significant contributions of Indians and Indian-Americans to Washington state.

Scammers are getting sneakier, but you don’t have to face them alone! We're teaming up with @timberlandlibrary.bsky.social to offer free info sessions packed with helpful tips to keep you safe from the latest scams. Join us for our first session in Shelton, WA, on Sept. 4 at 3 p.m.

The Office of the Secretary of State certified the results of the 2025 August Primary, Wednesday, Aug. 20. Read the full news release: https://bit.ly/4lA39Dq

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs made the following statement following President Trump’s announcement on August 18. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4miVrPj

@thestranger.com doesn't mince words "You know the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library in South Lake Union? That’s part of the Washington State Library system, and financially, they’re screwed." www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2025...

Check out the latest write-up about the critical times our state libraries are facing via @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

The Office of the Secretary of State delivered 47 at-risk of layoff letters over the past two weeks to Washington State Library. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/43b2Vvd

Candidate Filing Week begins on Monday, May 5 at 8 a.m. online and at county elections offices across the state, but mailed declarations are being accepted now. Learn more here: www.sos.wa.gov/about-office...

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Washington Office of the Secretary of State Honored with Two National Clearinghouse Awards. Read the full news release here: www.sos.wa.gov/about-office...

Join Secretary Hobbs as he delivers the keynote "Protecting Elections in Times of Crisis: Planning, Response, and Trust," hosted by Partners in Emergency Preparedness. Register to attend for free: bit.ly/4cJsOqv

The Washington State Library is at risk of losing personnel, statewide programs, resources for local libraries, and community opportunities as a result of a presidential Executive Order. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/3Ejj49G

County elections offices throughout Washington have mailed ballots to eligible voters in 23 counties participating in the April 22 Special Election. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/4iZKNv2

Thank you to @secstatewa.bsky.social and @sharlettmena.bsky.social for joining us today.

At 11 a.m. PT, Secretary Steve Hobbs and Attorney General Nick Brown will hold a press conference announcing a new lawsuit against the Trump Administration. Watch live on TVW: bit.ly/3DWEklA

Washington voters! April’s special election is right around the corner. Here are the important dates you need to remember! Not everyone gets a ballot - visit VoteWA.gov to see if you’re eligible!

Today seems like a good day to tell our Bluesky origin story, or as our Gen-Z intern likes to say, "the lore." So, sit back and enjoy the OSOS Bluesky origin story: a slightly unhinged thread 🧵

Did you miss Secretary Hobbs' interview with Joyce Taylor at King 5? No worries! You can watch it now or later, but preferably now: www.king5.com/video/news/p...

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement on the recent Presidential Executive Order pertaining to elections, announced March 25, 2025. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/42keIYU