Bob Ferguson | |
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24th Governor of Washington | |
Assumed office January 15, 2025 | |
Lieutenant | Denny Heck |
Preceded by | Jay Inslee |
18th Attorney General of Washington | |
In office January 16, 2013 – January 15, 2025 | |
Governor | Jay Inslee |
Preceded by | Rob McKenna |
Succeeded by | Nick Brown |
Chair of the King County Council | |
In office November 24, 2009 – January 16, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Dow Constantine |
Succeeded by | Larry Gossett |
Member of the King County Council | |
In office January 1, 2004 – January 16, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Cynthia Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Rod Dembowski |
Constituency | 2nd district (2004–2006) 1st district (2006–2013) |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Watson Ferguson February 23, 1965 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Colleen Ferguson |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Governor's Mansion |
Education | University of Washington (BA) New York University (JD) |
Website | Campaign website |
Robert Watson Ferguson (born February 23, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2025 as the 24th governor of Washington. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2013 to 2025 as the 18th attorney general of Washington, from 2004 to 2013 as a member of the King County Council, and from 2009 to 2013 as the council's chair.
Ferguson was elected governor of Washington in 2024, defeating Republican nominee Dave Reichert.[1][2][3]