Bob Ferguson
A candidate for Attorney General, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 59
City: Seattle, Washington
Education: Graduated from Bishop Blanchette High School in Seattle in 1983. Earned a bachelor’s from the University of Washington and law degree from New York University.
Work experience: Former law clerk for U.S. District Judge Frem Nielsen in Spokane and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals; attorney at Preston Gates Ellis.
Political experience: Elected to the King County Council 2003, re-elected 2007. Elected attorney general in 2012, re-elected 2016 and 2020.
Family: Married to Colleen Ferguson. Has two children.
Campaign finance: Raised more than $11.8 million as of Oct. 2, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Donors include the Washington State Democratic Party, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, and Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 598 Political Action Committee and the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council PAC.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Ferguson (D) | 1,792,793 | 67.56% |
| Joshua B. Trumbull (L) | 860,922 | 32.44% |
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