Bob Ferguson | |
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.jpg) Ferguson in 2023 | |
| 24thGovernor of Washington | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2025 | |
| Lieutenant | Denny Heck |
| Preceded by | Jay Inslee |
| 18thAttorney General of Washington | |
| In office January 16, 2013 –January 15, 2025 | |
| Governor | Jay Inslee |
| Preceded by | Rob McKenna |
| Succeeded by | Nick Brown |
| Chair of theKing County Council | |
| In office November 24, 2009 –January 16, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dow Constantine |
| Succeeded by | Larry Gossett |
| Member of theKing 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 (1965-02-23)February 23, 1965 (age 60) Seattle,Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | 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 who has been the 24thGovernor of Washington since 2025. He was the 18thattorney general of Washington from 2013 to 2025. He is a member of theDemocratic Party.[1]
In 2017, Ferguson was included on the annualTime 100 list of the most influential people in the world.[2]
In September 2023, Ferguson announced that he is a candidate forGovernor of Washington in the2024 election.[3] He won the election in November 2024, defeating former U.S. RepresentativeDave Reichert.
Ferguson is an internationally ratedchess master.[4] He has twice won the Washington State Chess Championship.[4]
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