Washington Office of the Secretary of State

WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs will lead local tabletop game makers to the Tokyo Game Market, aiming to build awareness of our state's creative economy. This is part of a broader trade mission to Japan. Read the full news release: bit.ly/4u9ExGN

Beginning May 16, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is leading a trade mission to Japan seeking to strengthen existing business ties between our economies and forge new ones. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/3RfHyXu

Candidate Filing Week may be over, but the work is not done. Candidates, be sure to submit your Voters' Pamphlet profile, statement, and photo ASAP. Check your email inbox for the URL to submit! Deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

“This can kindle a feeling of self-respect and hope for the future within a patron.” Read the full article here: chronline.com/stories/washin…

Today, Monday, May 11, 2026, is the last day to withdraw your name from the ballot. Submit a Withdrawal of Candidacy form and signature to your filing officer by 5 p.m. There are no refunds for a withdrawal of candidacy. Withdrawal of Candidacy form: sos.wa.gov

Candidate Filing closes at 5 p.m. today! File online: voter.votewa.gov/candidatefilin… After 5:30 p.m., OSOS will be conducting a ballot order lot draw for candidates that file for federal and state offices. Counties will have their own draw for local candidates.

Candidate Filing is now open! File online at bit.ly/WA_CandidateFi… Have questions about filing? Visit bit.ly/WA_Candidates See who’s filed so far at voter.votewa.gov/CandidateList.…

Nonprofits Get It Done! Don’t miss the Washington State Nonprofit Conference, bringing together leaders, advocates, and changemakers to build thriving communities. May 6–7 Online May 11 Tacoma May 15 Spokane Register: bit.ly/48kuBRV

Candidate Filing Week begins on Monday, May 4 at 8 a.m. and at county elections offices across the state, but mailed declarations are being accepted now. Full news release: bit.ly/4tNgyx0

On Wednesday, April 29, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, ruling that race should not factor in Louisiana’s congressional redistricting. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs shared the following statement: bit.ly/48t7qVM

Don’t miss the Washington State Nonprofit Conference! Join nonprofit leaders, advocates, and changemakers as we work together to build thriving communities. May 6 and 7 – Online May 11 – Tacoma, WA May 15 – Spokane, WA Register and learn more: bit.ly/48kuBRV

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 results.votewa.gov/results/public…

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 results.votewa.gov/results/public…

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 results.votewa.gov/results/public…

Remember, election results are not official until they are certified. Ballots will continue to be processed and tabulated until then. Find results at results.votewa.gov/results/public… results.votewa.gov/results/public…

Visit results.votewa.gov/results/public… the Election results. Results are updated as we receive information from the counties.

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