Governor of Washington

Bob Ferguson

Democrat · Washington

25th Governor of Washington, in office since January 2025. Former Washington Attorney General who filed over 100 lawsuits against the first Trump administration. Succeeded Jay Inslee. Known as a fierce opponent of Trump-era policies.

Record

Progressive governor and former AG who built career challenging Trump administration policies. Focus on climate action, consumer protection, and affordable housing. Continues Washington's aggressive clean energy transition and tech-economy leadership.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• WA HB 1217 — Statewide Residential Rent Stabilization (Signed into law, May 7, 2025)
• WA housing pkg — Affordable Housing Bill Package (Signed into law, May 7, 2025)

Executive orders & directives

• WA EO 25-12 — Task Force to Create State Department of Housing (In effect, Apr 22, 2025)
• WA EO 25-01 — Day-One Housing & Regulatory Review (In effect, Jan 15, 2025)

Rate Bob Ferguson on iRate — cast your emoji verdict and see how America rates Governor of Washington.