Bob Ferguson (politician)

Bob Ferguson
Ferguson in 2023
24th Governor of Washington
Assumed office
January 15, 2025
LieutenantDenny Heck
Preceded byJay Inslee
18th Attorney General of Washington
In office
January 16, 2013 – January 15, 2025
GovernorJay Inslee
Preceded byRob McKenna
Succeeded byNick Brown
Chair of the King County Council
In office
November 24, 2009 – January 16, 2013
Preceded byDow Constantine
Succeeded byLarry Gossett
Member of the King County Council
In office
January 1, 2004 – January 16, 2013
Preceded byCynthia Sullivan
Succeeded byRod Dembowski
Constituency2nd district (2004–2006)
1st district (2006–2013)
Personal details
Born
Robert Watson Ferguson

(1965-02-23) February 23, 1965 (age 59)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseColleen Ferguson
Children2
ResidenceGovernor's Mansion
EducationUniversity of Washington (BA)
New York University (JD)
WebsiteCampaign 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]

  1. ^ "AG Ferguson officially launching run for Washington governor". KIRO 7 News Seattle. September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  2. ^ "Washington Governor Primary Election Results". The New York Times. August 6, 2024. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Cornfield, Jerry (November 6, 2024). "Ferguson defeats Reichert in Washington governor's race". Washington State Standard. Retrieved January 15, 2025.

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