Hobbs chosen as secretary of state
Steve Hobbs
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has named a Lake Stevens Democrat to replace a Republican stepping down as secretary of state..
Sen. Steve Hobbs will replace Republican Kim Wyman in the statewide post that oversees elections, government records and documents, and other administrative duties in Washington.
Wyman resigned the post to take a job in the Biden Administration in Washington, D.C.; Hobbs will take over the post Nov. 22 and serve until a special election in November 2022.
"This is a tremendous honor and responsibility," Hobbs said. "There is nothing more sacred than the right to vote. I've fought for that right overseas and will do everything in my power to protect that right here in Washington."
Hobbs will have to step down from his 44th Legislative District Senate seat, a position he's had since 2007. The Snohomish County Commission will appoint his replacement.
The governor announced Hobbs' appointment via a video broadcast from Scotland.
"Steve is a dedicated public servant. He has a strong national security perspective from his work in the Army and National Guard," Gov. Inslee said in his video. "Importantly, Steve has demonstrated political independence. That is crucial during this time of political polarization and distrust. He is a moderate who has worked effectively with people of all political perspectives."
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