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Secretary of State General Election (WA)

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 8, 2028
Current holder:Steve Hobbs(Democratic)

The 2028 Washington Secretary of State general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's chief elections officer. This office oversees elections, voter registration, business filings, and the state archives.

About This Race

The 2028 Washington Secretary of State general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's chief elections officer. This office oversees elections, voter registration, business filings, and the state archives.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 8, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 18, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

Washington voters can register online, by mail, or in person. Ballots are mailed to all active registered voters; completed ballots can be returned by mail, at official drop boxes, or in person at voting centers. Voters must sign the ballot envelope for verification, and no ID is required to vote if already registered.

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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 former state senator, he is running for re-election to continue modernizing election security and expanding voter access.

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Republican

Julie Anderson

Secretary of State of Washington

Biography

Julie Anderson is a former Pierce County Auditor and certified elections administrator with over 20 years of experience in local election management. She is campaigning on improving election transparency and restoring public trust in vote counting.

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