Secretary of State Steve Hobbs - When the Governor mobilizes National Guard they are not federal employees
"Just so you know when the Governor calls up the National Guard they are not federal employees they are state employees when they are mobilized by the Governor." - Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
Washington State and county election officials discuss security at Federal Way forum Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and other elected officials discuss ballot safeguards and misinformation at election forum in Federal Way. Author: king5.com Published: 3:18 PM PDT October 26, 2026 Updated: 3:18 PM PDT October 26, 2026