Bob Ferguson (politician)
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Robert Watson Ferguson (born February 23, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 18th attorney general of Washington. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016 and 2020.[1] Prior to serving as attorney general, Ferguson was a member of the King County Council.
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Bob Ferguson | |
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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 (1965-02-23) February 23, 1965 (age 59) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Colleen Ferguson |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Washington (BA) New York University (JD) |
Website | Campaign website |
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In 2017, Ferguson was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.[2]
Ferguson is a candidate in the 2024 Washington gubernatorial election.[3]