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Washington Attorney General

Current State AG
Bob Ferguson (D)
Political Party
Democrat
Assumed Office

2013

Bob Ferguson is a fourth-generation Washingtonian and was elected as attorney general in 2012. Prior to his election, AG Ferguson was a King County Councilor. During his time on the Council, he served as chair of the Regional Policy and Law, Justice and Human Services Committees and twice chaired of the Council’s Law and Justice Committee. He began his legal career clerking for Chief Judge William Nielsen of the U.S. Eastern District of Washington and then clerked for Judge...

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Bob Ferguson is a fourth-generation Washingtonian and was elected as attorney general in 2012. Prior to his election, AG Ferguson was a King County Councilor. During his time on the Council, he served as chair of the Regional Policy and Law, Justice and Human Services Committees and twice chaired of the Council’s Law and Justice Committee. He began his legal career clerking for Chief Judge William Nielsen of the U.S. Eastern District of Washington and then clerked for Judge Myron Bright on the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals before joining the litigation department of K&L Gates LLP.

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The AG is an elected position in Washington.

  • Next Election:November 5, 2024 (Open Seat)
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:4 years / none

Election Timeline & Candidates

  1. Filing Deadline
  2. Primary
  3. Election Day
Nick Brown (D)
Democrat

Nick Brown (D)

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Pete Serrano (R)
Republican

Pete Serrano (R)

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Nick Brown (D)
Democrat

Nick Brown (D)

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Pete Serrano (R)
Republican

Pete Serrano (R)

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Latest Washington Attorney General News & Insights

Navigating Complex Regulatory Terrain Amid State AG Races

In this Expert Analysis for Law360, 2024 State AG Elections Mean Uncertainty But Also Opportunity for Savvy Businesses,  Ketan Bhirud and Dustin McDaniel, analyze the candidates in the 2024 state AG elections and suggest ways businesses can prepare for AG transitions. Read more here 

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Climate Pledge Arena Settles Over “Transaction Fees” for Concessions

Washington AG Bob Ferguson has reached a settlement with Seattle Arena Company, LLC, which operates Climate Pledge Arena, to resolve allegations that the company collected a hidden fee on certain food and beverage sales in violation of the state’s Consumer Protection Act. According to the AG’s office, Seattle Arena Company failed to disclose a 3%…

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