Steve Hobbs
A candidate for Washington Secretary of State, State of Washington in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Democratic
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.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Hobbs (D) | 746,825 | 39.97% |
| Julie Anderson (N) | 239,620 | 12.82% |
| Keith Wagoner (R) | 227,449 | 12.17% |
| Bob Hagglund (R) | 225,193 | 12.05% |
| Mark Miloscia (R) | 187,473 | 10.03% |
| Marquez Tiggs (D) | 148,408 | 7.94% |
| Tamborine Borrelli (A) | 86,598 | 4.63% |
| Kurtis Engle (U) | 6,866 | 0.37% |
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