Elected Washington’s 24th Governor in 2024.
Early Years: Born 1965, in Seattle (fourth generation Washingtonian)
Education: Bishop Blanchet High School; University of Washington; Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law.
Career: King County Council (2004-2013); 18th Attorney General of Washington (2013-2025)
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Nickname: The Evergreen State
Capital: Olympia
Population: 7.3 million
Size: The state covers 71362 square miles
Economic drivers: High technology, aircraft manufacture, lumber and wood products, agriculture, tourism
Did you know? Washington has led the nation in apple production since the 1920s.
