Public office

Governor of Washington

Bob Ferguson holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Washington.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Washington

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Bob Ferguson

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor holds Washington's supreme executive power, must faithfully execute the laws, serves as commander in chief, and may approve or veto legislation and appropriation sections.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
No limit
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.

Sources: Washington Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Bob Ferguson

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Bob Ferguson was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

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