Steve Hobbs

A candidate for State Senator, Legislative District 44 in the 2010 Washington General Election

Party: Democrat

Age: 54

City: Lake Stevens, Washington

Education: Graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1988. Received a master's of public administration and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington.

Work experience: Has served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard for 30 years.

Political experience: Appointed secretary of state in November 2021 by Gov. Jay Inslee. Elected to the office in a special election in November 2022. Served in the state Senate from 2007 to 2021.

Family: Married to Pam Hobbs. Has three children.

Campaign finance: Has raised more than $169,000 as of Oct. 1, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Notable contributors include: Boeing Co., The Tulalip Tribes of Washington, Premera Blue Cross, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302, T-Mobile USA Inc., Washington Education Association and Microsoft.