politics
Hobbs defeats Anderson to remain Washington Secretary of State
After a tight race, Steve Hobbs will complete Kim Wyman's term and lead the state election office through 2024.
After a tight race, Steve Hobbs will complete Kim Wyman's term and lead the state election office through 2024.
Early counts suggest voters will approve even-year voting and a minimum-wage hike in Tukwila but are still split on Seattle's Initiative 1A and 1B.
Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs held his lead 50% to 47% over nonpartisan challenger Julie Anderson after Wednesday's ballot count.
Voters largely pushed back on Republican candidates who supported conspiratorial lies about the 2020 presidential election.
The Associated Press has called the race for the incumbent, who was up 57% to 42% over Republican challenger Smiley after the first ballot drop Tuesday night.