Bob Ferguson | |
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| Governor-elect of Washington | |
| Assuming office January 15, 2025 | |
| Lieutenant | Denny Heck |
| Succeeding | Jay Inslee |
| 18th Attorney General of Washington | |
| Assumed office January 16, 2013 | |
| Governor | Jay Inslee |
| Preceded by | Rob McKenna |
| Chair of the King County Council | |
| In office November 24, 2009 – January 16, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dow Constantine |
| Succeeded by | Larry Gossett |
| Member of the King 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 February 23, 1965 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colleen Ferguson |
| Children | 2 |
| 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 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.
- ^ "AG Ferguson officially launching run for Washington governor". KIRO 7 News Seattle. September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Washington Governor Primary Election Results". The New York Times. August 6, 2024. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 3, 2024.