Candidates

Bob Ferguson

Bob Ferguson photo
Preferred Party: Democrat
Age: 59
Residence: Seattle
Education: University of Washington
Occupation: Washington State Attorney General
Online: bobferguson.com
Candidate information last updated May 28, 2024

Dave Reichert

Preferred Party: Republican
Residence: Tacaoma
Candidate information last updated May 21, 2024

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In Washington governor debate, homelessness was discussed with little depth

September 12, 2024, 12:28pm Clark County Politics

If public safety was the main course at Tuesday's gubernatorial debate, then Washington's homelessness and housing crisis was a small, but spicy appetizer. Read story

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race.

Ferguson-Reichert debates: Here’s what you need to know

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race.

September 4, 2024, 2:25pm Election

Gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert will face off in two, hourlong debates this month. Read story

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Did a failed WA governor candidate threaten a state GOP party leader? Here’s the 911 call

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

August 26, 2024, 7:43am Election

A Pierce County Republican has alleged that former gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird made threats against his life at a weekend meeting of the state party. Read story

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, left, and Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson are running for Washington governor in 2024.

Bob Ferguson, Dave Reichert set to square off in WA gubernatorial debate

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, left, and Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson are running for Washington governor in 2024.

August 22, 2024, 7:45am Election

Washington’s candidates for governor will square off Sept. 10 in a televised debate organized by The Seattle Times and KING 5 News. Read story

Lauren Colas of Camas, from left, and Mark Moore of Vancouver chat with candidate Joe Kent during a primary election party at Prairie Tavern on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, 2024.

Where did money flow in WA’s primary election? 3rd District and public lands commissioner race

Lauren Colas of Camas, from left, and Mark Moore of Vancouver chat with candidate Joe Kent during a primary election party at Prairie Tavern on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, 2024.

August 20, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Politics

Everybody knows the U.S. presidential contest is 2024’s biggest political race, but it can be harder to gauge which local matchups matter most. Read story

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