WA high schools to observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day
OLYMPIA—On Tuesday, January 16, public high schools throughout Washington will observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day, an annual event created in 1923 to educate future voters about the importance of civic engagement. In partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Office of the Secretary of State offers resources to support K–12 educators […]
Trump and Reichert expected winners of WA State Republican caucus
BELLEVUE—Thousands of Republicans across Washington state endured freezing temperatures on Saturday, January 13, to participate in grassroots democracy—a statewide caucus— with hopes of becoming a delegate who will not only endorse candidates for statewide and federal offices, but also cast their vote for their preferred presidential candidate at the 2024 Republican National Convention. “This is […]
Republicans to nominate delegates at precinct caucuses this weekend
EVERETT—Republicans across Washington state will be heading to local precinct caucuses on Saturday, January 13, with hopes of becoming a delegate for their presidential candidate at the 2024 Republican National Convention. “The criticality of these caucuses is essential to Republican Party wins,” Bill Cooper, newly elected Chair of the Snohomish County Republican Party told the […]
WA Democrats announce 2024 Presidential Primary candidate list
SEATTLE—Today, the Washington State Democratic Party announced the three candidates who will appear on the March 12, 2024, Presidential Primary ballot. Candidates qualifying submitted a filing fee to the State of Washington, paperwork declaring their candidacy, and 1,000 signatures from Washingtonians supporting their candidacy, verified by the Secretary of State. The Democratic candidates who will […]
Ballot names submitted for Washington State 2024 Presidential Primary
OLYMPIA—With the countdown to the hotly contested General Election underway, both Democratic and Republican parties have submitted their names for the 2024 Presidential Primary ballot. The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) has confirmed with the Lynnwood Times that the five candidate names for its 2024 Presidential Primary ballot are: The 45th President of the United […]
State employees, earn up to $10,000 saving taxpayers money
OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has relaunched Washington’s Productivity Board, a state employee suggestion program offering cash incentives and recognition for cost-saving and revenue-generating proposals. The Productivity Board encourages all state employees to help save taxpayers’ money by offering up to $10,000 for a successful proposal. First created by the Legislature in 1982, […]
Secretary Hobbs announces launch of redesigned VoteWA voter portal
OLYMPIA—The Office of the Secretary of State launched an updated user experience for Washingtonians at its VoteWA portal on December 26. The enhanced website is supported by a new look, user-informed navigation, and additional accessibility features to help voters easily and quickly find what they need. “VoteWA’s new intuitive design reflects our commitment to providing […]
Secretary Steve Hobbs calls on USPS to improve ballot delivery
OLYMPIA, Wash., November 18, 2023—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs sent a letter on Thursday to Mary Ann Simpson, Western States Government Relations Liaison Director, formally asking what steps the United States Postal Service (USPS) will take to prevent disused (out-of-service) mail collection boxes from being left in public spaces during Washington elections. “The delayed discovery […]
Hobbs named Western Region Vice President of the NASS
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 30, 2023—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been named Western Region Vice President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). Secretary Hobbs was sworn in Wednesday, July 12, at the NASS 2023 Summer Conference in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1904, NASS is the nation’s oldest nonpartisan professional organization for public […]
Kim Wyman out at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2023—Former Washington State Secretary of State Kim Wyman (R) will be leaving her federal appointment as Lead Senior Election Security Advisor for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. “I want to thank Kim Wyman, who will be departing CISA at the end […]
