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Bob Ferguson
| Preferred Party: | Democrat |
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| Age: | 59 |
| Residence: | Seattle |
| Education: | University of Washington |
| Occupation: | Washington State Attorney General |
| Online: | bobferguson.com |
Dave Reichert
| Preferred Party: | Republican |
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| Residence: | Tacaoma |
Most Recent Governor Stories
Ferguson asks 3 agency leaders from Inslee administration to stay on
November 29, 2024, 7:21am Election Free
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson continued to fill out his administration Wednesday, announcing he is retaining leaders of two agencies and shifting another executive into a leadership role at a different department. Read story
Inslee execs heading for exits as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor
November 20, 2024, 11:21am Election Free
Washington Secretary of Health Umair Shah said Tuesday he will step down next month, joining other state agency leaders planning to exit before Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson takes office. Read story
Incoming WA governor and AG vow to take on Trump administration if it overreaches
November 8, 2024, 8:40am Election
Washington Attorney General and Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and incoming Attorney General Nick Brown vowed Thursday they’re ready to take on the second Trump administration if it overreaches on abortion rights, mass deportations or a host of other issues. Read story
Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson wins governor’s race in Washington
November 5, 2024, 8:42pm Election
Longtime Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson was elected governor of Washington on Tuesday, defeating former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a Republican, in a state that’s considered a Democratic stronghold. Read story
Reichert touts moderate record, but abortion takes spotlight in WA race
November 4, 2024, 9:12am Election
Twenty years ago this month, Dave Reichert spun his popularity as King County sheriff into a seat in Congress, winning a swing district that included Bellevue and other Seattle suburbs. Read story
