State Senator
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Hobbs (D) | 28,759 | 50.66% |
| Dave Schmidt (R) | 28,007 | 49.34% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
The Candidates
Steve Hobbs
- 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 of arts from the University of Washington.
Work experience: Has served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard for 30 years.
Political experience: Was appointed to secretary of state in November 2021. Served in the state Senate from 2007 to 2021. Elected to the position in 2022.
Family: Married to Pam Hobbs. Has three children.