Bob Ferguson (politician)
American politician
Robert Watson Ferguson (born February 23, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician who is the Governor-elect of Washington. Since 2013 he has been attorney general of Washington, the 18th person to serve in that office. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Bob Ferguson | |
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.jpg) Ferguson in 2023 | |
| Governor-elect of Washington | |
| Assuming office January 2025 | |
| 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(s) | Colleen Ferguson |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Washington (BA) New York University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
In 2017, Ferguson was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.[2]
In September 2023, Ferguson announced that he is a candidate for Governor of Washington in the 2024 election.[3] He won the election in November 2024, defeating former U.S. Representative Dave Reichert.
Ferguson is an internationally rated chess master.[4] He has twice won the Washington State Chess Championship.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Bob Ferguson defeats Matt Larkin in Washington state attorney general election results". Seattle Times. November 3, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ↑ "Bob Ferguson: The World's 100 Most Influential People". Time. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
- ↑ "AG Ferguson officially launching run for Washington governor". KIRO 7 News Seattle. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Chess geeks rally for Bob Ferguson". Seattle Times. March 29, 2012. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
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