Steve Hobbs (Washington politician)
Steve Hobbs | |
|---|---|
| 16th Secretary of State of Washington | |
| Assumed office November 22, 2021 | |
| Governor | Jay Inslee Bob Ferguson |
| Preceded by | Kim Wyman |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – November 22, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Schmidt |
| Succeeded by | John Lovick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven Ryuma Hobbs February 12, 1970 Everett, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (1992–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (before 1992) |
| Spouse |
Pam Hobbs (m. 1995) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Everett Community College (AA) University of Washington (BA, MPA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Washington Army National Guard |
Steven Ryuma Hobbs (born February 12, 1970) is an American military officer and politician serving as the 16th Secretary of State of Washington since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 44th district from 2007 to 2021. In 2021, Governor Jay Inslee named Hobbs to succeed the departing Kim Wyman as Secretary of State of Washington; he is the first Democrat in the state to serve in the position since Victor Aloysius Meyers left the office in 1965.