Bob Ferguson — Governor of Washington

PartyDemocrat
StateWashington
Age56
Approval Rating22.0%
People's Champion Score74.5 / 100 (Rank #19 of 50)
Hawk Index51.0 / 100 (Rank #29 of 50)
EducationUniversity of Washington (BA)New York University (JD)
Birth PlaceSeattle, Washington, U.S.

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Biography

Robert Watson Ferguson is an American attorney and politician serving since 2025 as the 24th governor of Washington. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2013 to 2025 as the 18th attorney general of Washington, and from 2004 to 2013 as a member of the King County Council.

People's Champion Rationale

Strong consumer protection and climate record as Attorney General; progressive domestic agenda.

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