Updated Nov 5, 2024 - Election
Washington governor's race: Ferguson wins
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Washington voters have chosen Democrat Bob Ferguson to be their first new governor in 12 years, after Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee decided not to seek a fourth term.
The latest: The Associated Press called the race for Ferguson about 30 minutes after polls closed in Tuesday's election.
- Ferguson, the state's current attorney general, defeated Republican Dave Reichert in the race for the open job.
Catch up quick: Reichert is a former King County sheriff who served 14 years in the U.S. House.
- On the campaign trail this year, the candidates clashed over abortion, homelessness, tax policy and more.
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