Pierce County auditor jumps into SoS race

Nonpartisan bid poses unique challenge for Hobbs after realpolitik appointment

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson jumps into next year’s quasi-open race for Secretary of State today, offering herself as a professional, nonpartisan alternative to the nakedly political appointment of Democrat Steve Hobbs.

As you’ll recall, the resignation of former Secretary of State Kim Wyman gave Gov. Jay Inslee a historic opportunity, and he ma…