WA Office of the Secretary of State

The Office of the Secretary of State has received a letter from the Department of Justice requesting information about individuals appearing on Washington’s voter rolls. Read the full news release: https://bit.ly/4yKxeqv

A message from Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abe Lucas and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs! Washington, it's time to make your voting plan! Return your ballot by 8 p.m. on November 3. Find your nearest official ballot drop box at VoteWA.gov. Go Hawks!

Did you know you can register to vote from the comfort of your home? Register to vote online now. It takes as little as two minutes: VoteWA.gov

Registering to vote is simple and fast! Act now: VoteWA.gov

Remember, updating your voter registration is crucial if you’ve moved or changed your name. It only takes a few minutes. VoteWA.gov

Have you moved since the last election? Your voter registration needs to move with you! Don’t forget to update it. Ensure you are registered at your new address: VoteWA.gov.

If you moved recently, update your voter registration: VoteWA.gov.

First time voting? The first step is to ensure you’re registered in your state. The process is simple, and you can do it from your phone! Learn more: VoteWA.gov.

Behind every election are the people who make it happen! This Election Hero Day, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs thanks the election workers across Washington's 39 counties who work to keep our elections safe, secure, and accessible. Thank you, election heroes!

Are you registered to vote? Check your registration status today. VoteWA.gov.

Today is the official deadline to mail ballots to all registered voters for the Nov. 3 General Election. Go to VoteWA.gov to check your registration.

Thursday afternoon, we learned that law enforcement intercepted a letter containing white powder addressed to the Washington Secretary of State's elections division. We are working closely with law enforcement to keep Washington election workers and voters safe and informed.

County election offices statewide will mail ballots to every eligible voter for the Nov. 3 General Election by Friday, Oct. 16. Read the news release: https://bit.ly/3WtfPVH

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs visits Wenatchee, WA | @wenatcheeworld.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4BdkI5s

Washington Secretary of State urges voters to use drop boxes, mail ballots early in visit to Cheney via KREM 2 News: https://bit.ly/473Z0TE

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs visited The Community School in Spokane and spent time talking with students about voting before the general election in November via KHQLocalNews: https://bit.ly/4xYIsqV

Hear how government leaders tackle real challenges at our Sept. Coffee Klatch with Acting Director of @wastatedes.bsky.social, Cami Feek. This event is a monthly virtual coffee break focused on working smarter and making small changes with big impact. Register here: https://bit.ly/4hiPSir

Washington successfully defends private information of voters as federal government loses another case. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3TK4TlG

As Canine Ambassador for Gold Star Gamers, @sydneythesd.bsky.social met with @secstatewa.bsky.social at #PAXwest to talk about important issues, like supporting the children of our fallen heroes. (And more treats for hardworking service doggos.)

On Friday Sept. 4, Secretary Hobbs was roaming PAX and meeting with fellow gamers when @bryantfrancis.me stopped him for a chat. Read the full article: www.gamedeveloper.com/business/why...

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Washingtonians can register to vote online at VoteWA.gov. Already registered? Visit VoteWA.gov to make sure your address and other voter information are up to date. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Register to vote or update your information at VoteWA.gov. Election Day is Nov. 3. Make sure you’re #VoteReady!

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Postal Service cannot place new restrictions on ballot mail before the Nov. 3 General Election. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4gS16LY

Following a federal district court hearing regarding the multi-state lawsuit opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s final rule on ballot mail, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued this statement: https://bit.ly/46LqIEc

The Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

The Office of the Secretary of State and @atg.wa.gov have released a guide for county election officials that outlines state and federal roles in election administration. Read the full news release: https://bit.ly/3UyGUpK

Secretary Hobbs will join Sen. Maria Cantwell in Seattle at 11 a.m. Watch live here: https://bit.ly/3V8cQBo

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating Washington and other states over claims of voter fraud, which Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs calls “troubling” and a waste of taxpayer dollars. bit.ly/4gZOulX

The Office of the Secretary of State learned about the Department of Homeland Security's plan to conduct "voter fraud investigations" through the media. This is another attempt to cause chaos before the November midterms. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4wZEr5a

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issues statement on federal court granting temporary restraining order on mail-in ballot rule. Read more: https://bit.ly/46saMqp

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs announced that Washington is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to quickly halt the U.S. Postal Service’s final rule on federal ballot mail before the 2026 midterms.

Today, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs announced that Washington is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to quickly halt the U.S. Postal Service’s final rule on federal ballot mail before the 2026 midterms. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ghZmLM

Thurston County ballots are scheduled to be mailed in early October.

Washington leaders address SCOTUS mail-in ballot ruling www.kiro7.com/news/local/w...

WA Secretary of State discusses Trump's move against mail-in voting via @fox13seattle.bsky.social www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-p1...

Sec. Hobbs, AG Brown say Washington will keep fighting federal mail voting rules. nwasianweekly.com/2026/08/hobb...

What to know about voting in Washington amid federal tumult www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed...

Today, SCOTUS lifted one of two injunctions that prevent the federal government from implementing unconstitutional new regulations on mail-in voting before November. We are committed to fighting for free and fair elections. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4xYsGwC

Today, the Office of the Secretary of State certified statewide results for the Aug. 4 Primary. Along with certification of results, the Secretary of State also certified all measures and candidates that will appear on the ballot in November. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qx4Ci6

A new episode of the County Connection Podcast is available! From Dragons to Ballots: A Conversation with @secstatewa.bsky.social Steve Hobbs. Listen Now: rss.com/podcasts/cou...

Join us Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. for a virtual Coffee Klatch with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Learn about his work, the Productivity Board's mission to save taxpayer dollars, and more. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3UqAvg4

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian. Read the full news release: https://bit.ly/4fTOEcI

Swipe to learn more about our new election results website.

To see results for the August Primary Election, visit https://results.votewa.gov/results/public/washington/elections/20260804 Remember, results are updated as the counties report them and are unofficial until they are certified.

Drop boxes are now closed! ¡Las urnas electorales ya están cerradas! 投放箱現已關閉! Các thùng phiếu hiện đã đóng!

¡Las urnas electorales cierran a las 8 p.m.! Ingrese a VoteWA.gov para ubicar una urna electoral cercana a usted.

Thùng phiếu sẽ đóng vào lúc 8 giờ tối! Đăng nhập tại VoteWA.gov để tìm địa điểm thùng phiếu.

Drop boxes close at 8 p.m.! Log into VoteWA.gov to find a drop box.

投放箱在晚上8點關閉！登入VoteWA.gov查找投放箱位置。

Today, a federal court heard the DOJ's lawsuit seeking Washington's protected voter information. We will continue defending voters' privacy and protecting the rights of every Washington voter. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Rz3kpP