Bob Ferguson (politician)

Bob Ferguson
Ferguson in 2023
Governor-elect of Washington
Assuming office
January 15, 2025
LieutenantDenny Heck
SucceedingJay Inslee
18th Attorney General of Washington
Assumed office
January 16, 2013
GovernorJay Inslee
Preceded byRob McKenna
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
EducationUniversity of Washington (BA)
New York University (JD)
WebsiteCampaign website

Robert Watson "Bob" Ferguson (born February 23, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 18th attorney general of Washington since 2013. He is the governor-elect of Washington, and is a member of the Democratic Party. In addition, he served as a member of the King County Council from 2004 to 2013 and the council's chair from 2009 to 2013.

Ferguson was elected governor of Washington in 2024, defeating Republican nominee Dave Reichert.[1][2] He is expected to assume office in January 2025 to succeed outgoing governor Jay Inslee.

  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.