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Secretary of State General Election (WA)

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 12, 2026
Current holder:Steve Hobbs(Democratic)

The 2026 Washington Secretary of State General Election is held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief elections officer. The Secretary of State oversees elections, business filings, and state archives in Washington.

About This Race

The 2026 Washington Secretary of State General Election is held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief elections officer. The Secretary of State oversees elections, business filings, and state archives in Washington.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 12, 2026

How to Vote

Washington conducts all elections by mail. Registered voters automatically receive ballots by mail starting October 14, 2026. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or deposited in an official drop box by 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person through the Washington Secretary of State's office, with ID required for first-time mail registrants.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Steve Hobbs

Secretary of State of Washington

Biography

Steve Hobbs is the incumbent Secretary of State, appointed in 2021 and elected in 2022. A veteran of the Washington State Senate, he is running for re-election to continue modernizing election security, expanding voter access, and improving government transparency.

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Republican

Julie Anderson

Secretary of State of Washington

Biography

Julie Anderson is a former Snohomish County Auditor and certified elections administrator with over 20 years of election administration experience. She is running to restore voter confidence, strengthen election integrity, and ensure accurate and transparent vote counting in Washington.

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