Washington Governor: Bob Ferguson (D)
Bob Ferguson is a fourth-generation Washingtonian and son of a public school teacher and Boeing employee. He has lived and worked on both sides of the mountains, starting his legal career in Spokane, Washington. He’s been steadfast in standing up to powerful interests, achieving big victories for Washington families.
He forced the companies that fueled the opioid epidemic to pay more than a billion dollars to address the harm done to his community, secured record penalties to combat dark money in politics, and took on polluters, scam artists, and special interests to protect Washingtonians. Bob prioritizes public safety. He is standing up for survivors and victims and holding criminals accountable, with a focus on human trafficking and sexually violent predators.
His family homesteaded in the 19th century on the beautiful Skagit River, which may explain why he is such an enthusiastic mountain climber and backpacker.
Ferguson is an internationally rated chess master. He has twice won the Washington State Chess Championship.
He lives with his wife and their twins, Jack and Katie.
The above information was sourced from the candidate’s website.
