As Washington’s 16th Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs captured substantial bipartisan support from the 2022 legislature to build robust election security and voter education. Well-equipped to lead election administrators through security challenges and the current global climate, Hobbs studied and analyzed cyberattacks and information warfare at the Defense Information School (DINFOS) and the Command and General Staff College. He brings real-world experience working with the National Security Agency while on active duty. During his long tenure in the Washington State Senate, Hobbs chaired the Transportation Committee. In that key role, Hobbs developed a reputation as a champion of bipartisanship, and led the statewide implementation of investments at the core of our transportation strategy.