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Hobbs Defends Voter Privacy | Seattle News
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Washington’s Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is standing tall against the U.S. Department of Justice’s push to access sensitive voter data — including last four digits of SSNs, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers — that’s legally protected under state law. Citing 18 similar nationwide cases where the federal government lost, Hobbs argues Washington’s system is already secure, audited rigorously, and fraud-resistant. The judge at this week’s hearing echoed past rulings, hinting the case may follow the same path. Hobbs also urges voters to use official drop boxes — not mail — for their ballots ahead of the primary, warning of postal delays. His mission: safeguard privacy while keeping the voter roll accurate and trustworthy.
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