Ferguson and Reichert Clash in First Washington Governor’s Debate

The debate highlighted key issues including public safety, abortion rights, and candidate positions on Trump.

Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Republican former US Representative Dave Reichert debated key statewide issues in their first gubernatorial face-off.
Reichert made headlines by stating he would not vote for either Trump or Harris in the upcoming presidential election, distancing himself from Trump.
Both candidates emphasized their tough-on-crime stances, with Ferguson proposing a $100 million grant for local police and Reichert advocating for stricter penalties for youth and drug-related crimes.
Ferguson attacked Reichert’s anti-abortion record, highlighting his past support for restrictive abortion legislation, while Reichert struggled to defend his position.
Ferguson was criticized for not providing clear answers on several topics, including the impact of the Climate Commitment Act on gas prices and plans for transportation infrastructure.