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Secretary of State Primary Election (WA)

Election Date:August 1, 2028Register by:July 29, 2028
Current holder:Steve Hobbs(Democratic)

The Washington Secretary of State Primary Election on August 1, 2028, is a top-two primary where voters narrow the field for the state's chief elections officer. The office oversees state elections, corporate filings, and the state archives, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election regardless of party.

About This Race

The Washington Secretary of State Primary Election on August 1, 2028, is a top-two primary where voters narrow the field for the state's chief elections officer. The office oversees state elections, corporate filings, and the state archives, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election regardless of party.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 1, 2028
Registration Deadline
July 29, 2028
Early Voting Starts
July 19, 2028
Early Voting Ends
July 31, 2028

How to Vote

Washington conducts all elections by mail; registered voters automatically receive ballots at their mailing address. To vote, ensure your registration is current and your address is up to date—ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or dropped off at an authorized ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on August 1, 2028. No photo ID is required to vote, but signature verification is used to validate ballots.

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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 U.S. Army and former state senator, he is running to continue modernizing election security, expand voter access, and improve government transparency through technology.

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Republican

Julie Anderson

Secretary of State of Washington

Biography

Julie Anderson is the Pierce County Auditor and a former state legislator with over two decades of experience in local election administration. She is running to strengthen election integrity, increase voter confidence, and modernize outdated voting systems across Washington state.

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