Election integrity bill sponsored by Sam Low signed into law
OLYMPIA—A bill sponsored by 39th District Representative Sam Low to modernize Washington state’s voter registration system and strengthen election integrity was signed into law on Wednesday, March 13, by Governor Jay Inslee. Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens), the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration in getting the election integrity bill passed and […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs travels the state on election integrity tour
ARLINGTON, Wash., July 31, 2022 – Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Arlington on Thursday to answer questions on election integrity and cybersecurity and share the latest initiatives of his agency. Hobbs, a 17-year Rotarian has been traveling the state from Spokane to Walla Walla, Vancouver […]
Culp campaign drops suit against Wyman, questions her commitment to election integrity
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Friday, January 15, 2021 – The Culp for Governor campaign withdrew its case against Secretary of State Kim Wyman and several county auditors demanding an audit of Washington’s 2020 General Election just before midnight last night. The notice of dismissal was filed “with prejudice,” meaning the lawsuit cannot […]
Washington and Nevada governors activate National Guard for election safety
OLYMPIA—Just days following the destruction of ballot boxes in both Portland and Vancouver on October 28, in what Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called an act of “terror” against “fair elections in Washington state,” Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, November 1, activated Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 […]
Upcoming Elections Explained events launching at libraries
EVERETT—This week, in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Sno-Isle Libraries, Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell launches Elections Explained, a series of information sessions to share insights into the process of voting and administering elections ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. The Elections Explained sessions will be hosted at seven public libraries across […]
Election technology Smartmatic executives charged with bribery
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The United States Department of Justice on August 8 announced federal charges against executives of election voting machine company Smartmatic and former Chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) of the Republic of the Philippines for alleged bribery and a money laundering scheme related to the 2016 Philippine elections. According to the indictment, between […]
Secretary of State’s office distributes $2 million to county elections offices to bolster security
OLYMPIA—In the second year of a statewide funding program to help counties improve their elections security, the Washington state Office of the Secretary of State has provided approximately $2 million to 29 elections offices statewide, with final calculations pending. The program’s third year of funding is now open. As in prior years, each county’s elections […]
Snohomish County opens new $8.6 million Election Center
EVERETT—Snohomish County leadership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 9, to celebrate its newest Election Center in Everett, which will house all election-based ballot processing and counting operations for Snohomish County. Prior to the opening of the Elections Center, Snohomish County leased out office space off campus which was an expensive (approximately, $1.5 million any […]
Secretary Hobbs praises Legislature for passing elections security bills and reinforcing important public services
OLYMPIA—During the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature approved several bills and $33.3 million in funding requested by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that will enhance the integrity of Washington elections and improve support for charities and libraries statewide. “These bills and critical funding will go a long way toward reducing barriers to voter registration, enhancing […]
WA Republican Congresswoman not seeking re-election for 2024
Washington, D.C.—Ten-term Congresswoman, Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) of Eastern Washington, announced on Thursday, February 8, that she will not be seeking re-election this year. “It’s been the honor and privilege of my life to represent the people of Eastern Washington in Congress,” Representative McMorris Rodgers wrote in a statement announcing her decision. “They inspire me […]
