Maintain Voter Confidence in Elections

Build on the progress we have made to restore your confidence in secure, open, and fair elections by modernizing our paper-based voter registration process and make our elections more accurate, cost effective, and efficient. 

Provide Innovative Solutions to Reduced Funding

Since congress passed the sweeping election reform of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), over 38 million dollars have come into Washington State to buy new equipment, educate voters, and improve access to elections.  With the severe economic downturn, the federal money has gone away.  I will ensure the integrity of our elections is maintained as we find new ways do business.

Help Improve Washington’s Economy

Expand on the office’s online portal for businesses by creating an electronic Business Welcome Center that will make it easier to navigate through the layers of government, file documents online, and get information needed to start and run a business.

Open and Accessible Government

Ensure the Secretary of State's Office continues to provide you open and accessible government - from corporate business filings and public records to voter information and historic documents.

Deliver Meaningful Election Results Earlier

Drive innovation to deliver meaningful election results earlier without shortening the current voting period.  This can be done by improving ballot processing, rather than penalizing voters by reducing their time to mail in ballots