Bob Ferguson
A candidate for Attorney General, State of Washington in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3
Party: Democratic
Age: 59
City: Seattle, Washington
Education: Graduated from Bishop Blanchette High School in Seattle in 1983. Earned 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 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.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Ferguson (D) | 2,226,418 | 56.49% |
| Matt Larkin (R) | 1,714,927 | 43.51% |
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