“It’s no secret that democracy is under threat. One of those threats is the attack on local journalism. Local journalism that informs the public and holds government and powerful interests accountable is critical to a thriving community. Frank Blethen is a champion for open…

We defeated their dirty tricks. Both fraudulent candidates withdrew. You won’t have to worry about which “Bob Ferguson” to vote for. This blatant attack on election integrity failed, and democracy wins.

Meanwhile, they showed us their true values and contempt for voters.…

“I do not want these fraudulent candidates to be prosecuted, provided they do the right thing. I hold no ill will towards these individuals. I assume they received phenomenally bad advice. However, now that they know that what they have done is a crime, it is my sincere hope that…

Washington's democracy has been assaulted by a right-wing conservative who paid the filing fee for two other 'Bob Fergusons' to run for Governor. But my Republican opponent Dave Reichert lacks the political courage to condemn this assault. When crimes benefit Dave Reichert, he is…

News reports confirm that a right-wing conservative paid the filing fee for two other unknown “Bob Fergusons.” The intent is clear – confuse voters and diminish votes. 

The stakes could not be higher. This is a direct attack on our democracy and the integrity of the Washington…

“There’s only one Bob Ferguson who is qualified to be Governor – one who has a long and distinguished career standing up for Washingtonians. There’s no doubt this last-minute filing by two unknown “Bob Fergusons” is an effort to deliberately confuse Washington voters.  It's…

Dave Reichert will surrender the fight against climate change.

When Donald Trump was doing the same on a national scale, I defeated the Trump administration’s efforts to allow drilling off Washington’s coastline, gut restrictions on coal power plants and cut penalties for…

“Number one, humans are contributing to climate change. That’s a scientific fact. Congressman Reichert is denying that. Number two, he’s suggesting there’s nothing we can do that impacts our climate. Wrong again. One can have a debate about whether this policy or that policy is…

#BREAKING New audio surfaces showing my Republican opponent Dave Reichert denying the human impact of climate change. 

Behind closed doors in front of Trump-supporting audiences, Dave Reichert reveals his extreme views and positions. 

Just like Donald Trump, Congressman Dave…

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Today, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorsed my campaign for Governor. I was proud to join advocates for responsible gun policy at the Alliance’s annual lunch.

I led efforts for common sense gun reforms, and made our schools and communities safer. In contrast, Dave…

No one should have their career and livelihood put at risk for marrying the person they love. Marriage equality is not up for question. 

I’m standing up to illegal discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. For example, I ensured that same-sex couples working for…

Three times.

Three times anti-choice Congressman Dave Reichert voted for a nationwide abortion ban. It included criminal penalties for doctors who perform abortions.

That ban directly contradicted Washington’s voter-approved laws protecting women's reproductive health care.…

This week, we celebrate two historic days of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Today is the anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the US. Later this week is the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental…

My mom taught special education in Seattle Public Schools. She helped instill in me the importance of making sure every child has access to a quality public school education. 

On Teachers’ Day, I’m grateful to all the teachers in Washington who take on challenges in our…

As Governor, I will lead the most apprenticeship-friendly administration in the country. We need to give more Washingtonians the opportunities to develop a skill or trade that helps move our economy forward – both through expanded partnerships with unions, employers, and…