Race for Gov. Jay Inslee’s successor set in Washington with climate legacy on the line

Published August 6, 2024 11:34pm ET



The general election this cycle to replace retiring Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) will feature Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, and former Rep. Dave Reichert, a Republican.

The two were the highest vote-getters in Tuesday’s open primary, featuring dozens of candidates, which means they will face off in November in a state that is a Democratic stronghold and has been absent a GOP governor for nearly 40 years.  

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