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Reminder: our office will be at @emeraldcitycon.bsky.social, Mar. 6-8. Stop by, say hi, and pick up your commemorative D20 dice. Booth 10707, we'll see you there! #ECCC #SecStateWA

06.03.2026 18:08 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Civic Storytelling Project, Episode 6: “Flashy It Up...Let's Go!" with Dawn Bennett

View the full video here: https://bit.ly/3NLFC7z

06.03.2026 16:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump wants Republicans to 'take over' elections. Maria Cantwell fears their 'SAVE America Act' could do that. WASHINGTON – After finishing a close second in a state considered key to winning the presidency, Donald Trump claimed on social media that his opponent had “illegally cheated” and said the results sho...

"It would take a lot of time, it would take a lot of money to do that. We would definitely sue. We're just not going to lie down on this." Said Hobbs. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4l3VjDx

27.02.2026 23:42 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Civic Storytelling Project, Episode 5: “Rehabilitation Is Real" with Charles Longshore

Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4aeFy7T

26.02.2026 16:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.

Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night. n.pr/4kQsiee

25.02.2026 01:17 👍 118 🔁 16 💬 42 📌 5
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Senate Democrats Live, 2.24.26 YouTube video by Senate Democrats

Secretary Hobbs joined Senator Cantwell as her guest for the @democrats.senate.gov #SOTU press conference ahead of tonight's State of the Union address. Did you miss the live stream? Watch a recap here: https://www.youtube.com/live/9876yIiZgmc

25.02.2026 00:11 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Editorial: Oppose efforts to deny eligible voters their right | HeraldNet.com The SAVE Act in Congress and a lawsuit against states intend to disenfranchise eligible voters.

“What are (they) going to do with the data? [...] We have asked [...] Assistant Attorney General (Harmeet) Dhillon, and she has not given us the reason why [...] but we’re not going to give up the data,” Hobbs said. https://bit.ly/40xfPCQ

24.02.2026 18:12 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Election Results

Updated election results link: results.votewa.gov/results/publ...

24.02.2026 18:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Election Results

Updated election results link: results.votewa.gov/results/publ...

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Election Results

Updated election results link: results.votewa.gov/results/publ...

24.02.2026 18:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Election Results

Updated election results link: results.votewa.gov/results/publ...

24.02.2026 18:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Civic Storytelling Project, Episode 4: “Testimony” with Lily Cheung

Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4qbybUs

18.02.2026 17:55 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

"The SAVE America Act is voter disenfranchisement masquerading as election security. It compromises voter privacy and would not add any additional security to our elections -- while creating barriers for eligible voters." — Steve Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State

14.02.2026 02:31 👍 30 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 0
Washington Secretary of State poster announcing Presidents Day Closure Date on February 16, 2026, with abstract geometric background in purple and blue shades.

Washington Secretary of State poster announcing Presidents Day Closure Date on February 16, 2026, with abstract geometric background in purple and blue shades.

The Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on Monday, February 16. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17.

14.02.2026 00:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Promotional poster for a Small Business Resources and Liaison Team event in a forest at sunrise. Event details include date as February 20, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, located at 1620 Harbor College Dr., Aberdeen, WA.

Promotional poster for a Small Business Resources and Liaison Team event in a forest at sunrise. Event details include date as February 20, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, located at 1620 Harbor College Dr., Aberdeen, WA.

Join us in Aberdeen for a small business workshop with local and state resources! Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4k0N5LT

13.02.2026 17:16 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
John Lewis Youth Leadership Award winners, Kiprey Kalume and Luna Esmeralda Perez stand with Stuart Holmes and Kevin McMahan of the Secretary of State's Office.

John Lewis Youth Leadership Award winners, Kiprey Kalume and Luna Esmeralda Perez stand with Stuart Holmes and Kevin McMahan of the Secretary of State's Office.

Sec. Hobbs announced the WA state recipients of the 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. This award recognizes outstanding youth for their commitment to civic engagement, social justice, and community empowerment. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3ZBXcxn

12.02.2026 23:51 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Promotional poster for a Small Business Resources & Resources Workshop, featuring the Small Business Liaison Team logo, set for February 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM in Raymond, WA at the Riverview Education Center. The background shows a sunlit forest.

Promotional poster for a Small Business Resources & Resources Workshop, featuring the Small Business Liaison Team logo, set for February 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM in Raymond, WA at the Riverview Education Center. The background shows a sunlit forest.

Join in-person to explore local and state resources at the business workshop in Raymond, WA. Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4reWrWz

12.02.2026 16:49 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A poster for a NAWA Learning Opportunity about understanding insurance needs in the rural nonprofit community. It announces an online webinar on Thursday, February 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is free to register. The background includes images of people in a meeting setting. At the bottom, it provides a link to learn more at NonprofitWA.org.

A poster for a NAWA Learning Opportunity about understanding insurance needs in the rural nonprofit community. It announces an online webinar on Thursday, February 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is free to register. The background includes images of people in a meeting setting. At the bottom, it provides a link to learn more at NonprofitWA.org.

Rural Gathering Webinar: Understanding insurance needs in the rural nonprofit community. Get guidance & practical tips for your organization. Register here: https://bit.ly/4avyLHY

#Nonprofit #RuralCommunity #Insurance #WACorporationsAndCharitiesDivision

11.02.2026 20:08 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Don’t miss the Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop!
Get expert advice, free resources & connect with local partners to grow your business.
📍 Ilwaco 2/18 | Raymond 2/19 | Aberdeen 2/20
Register: https://bit.ly/4rOOYhu
#SmallBusiness #WashingtonEvents #BusinessGrowth

11.02.2026 20:08 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Promotional poster for a Small Business Resources event by the Small Business Liaison Team, featuring a serene forest at sunrise in the background. Event scheduled for February 18, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco, WA.

Promotional poster for a Small Business Resources event by the Small Business Liaison Team, featuring a serene forest at sunrise in the background. Event scheduled for February 18, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco, WA.

Join the Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop on February 18. Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4aZutcI

11.02.2026 18:07 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
November 4, 2025 General Election Results

Remember, election results are not official until they are certified. Ballots will continue to be processed and tabulated until then. Find results at https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20251104/.

11.02.2026 06:00 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
November 4, 2025 General Election Results

Recuerde que los resulatdos de las elecciones no son oficiales hasta que estén certificados. Las boletas se seguirán procesando y tabulando hasta entonces. Encuentre los resultados en https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20251104/.

11.02.2026 05:59 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

請記住,選舉結果在確證之前不具有官方效力。在此期間,我們將繼續處理並統計選票。可在這裡查找結果 https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20251104/。

11.02.2026 05:58 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
November 4, 2025 General Election Results

Xin nhớ là kết quả bầu cử sẽ không chính thức nếu chưa được chứng nhận. Các lá phiếu sẽ tiếp tục được xử lý và kiểm đếm cho đến thời điểm đó. Tìm kết quả tại https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20251104/.

11.02.2026 05:57 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Election Results

🚀Our new Election Results website is live!🎉 The accessible interface lets you filter, search, & follow contests important to you. 🔎Heads‑up: If a county’s election is run by a neighboring county, you’ll find those results under the administering county. https://bit.ly/4aoEmyu

11.02.2026 05:00 👍 10 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
Election Results

Visit https://results.votewa.gov/ for the Election results. Results are updated as we receive information from the counties.

11.02.2026 04:01 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Drop boxes are now closed!

¡Las urnas electorales ya están cerradas!

投放箱現已關閉!

Các thùng phiếu hiện đã đóng!

11.02.2026 04:00 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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VoteWA Voter Portal Please login again and you will be returned to the page you were on.

Drop boxes close at 8 p.m.! Log into VoteWA.gov to find a drop box.

11.02.2026 01:00 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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VoteWA Voter Portal Please login again and you will be returned to the page you were on.

¡Las urnas electorales cierran a las 8 p.m.! Ingrese a VoteWA.gov para ubicar una urna electoral cercana a usted.

11.02.2026 00:59 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

投放箱在晚上8點關閉!登入VoteWA.gov查找投放箱位置。

11.02.2026 00:58 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0