Incumbent
Democratic Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs was appointed to the position in 2021 after the resignation of
Kim Wyman. He won a
2022 special election to serve out the remaining two years of Wyman's term and is eligible to seek re-election to a full term in 2024.
Primary election
Washington is one of two states that holds a
top-two primary, meaning that all candidates are listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and the top two move on to the general election.
Democratic Party
Potential
Steve Hobbs, incumbent secretary of state (2021–present)
Republican Party
Declared
Bob Hagglund, IT professional and candidate for secretary of state in
2022[1]
Phil Fortunato, state senator for the 31st district (2017–present) and candidate for governor in
2020[2]
Incumbent
Democratic Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs was appointed to the position in 2021 after the resignation of
Kim Wyman. He won a
2022 special election to serve out the remaining two years of Wyman's term and is eligible to seek re-election to a full term in 2024.
Primary election
Washington is one of two states that holds a
top-two primary, meaning that all candidates are listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and the top two move on to the general election.
Democratic Party
Potential
Steve Hobbs, incumbent secretary of state (2021–present)
Republican Party
Declared
Bob Hagglund, IT professional and candidate for secretary of state in
2022[1]
Phil Fortunato, state senator for the 31st district (2017–present) and candidate for governor in
2020[2]