Washington Secretary of State Hobbs disputes DOJ voter-roll findings on KOMO
The gist
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said the Justice Department's list of possible noncitizen voters contains errors.
The dispute lands as ballots are returned and a federal court ruling shifts.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Hobbs said the Ninth Circuit Court issued a ruling lifting restrictions on the Trump administration to demand states hand over certain information, but that it was then vacated.
- Nov 3, 2026On Election Day, Hobbs joined KOMO Morning News to discuss election security, ballot deadlines and the dispute with the Justice Department over voter eligibility.
- Nov 3, 2026Hobbs said about 40.8% of people had returned their ballots and that 72% of returned ballots were in a drop box, and projected midterm turnout around 60%.