Overview

• Bob Ferguson, the Democratic Attorney General, and Dave Reichert, the Republican ex-sheriff, exchanged sharp accusations of dishonesty during their second and final debate.
• Ferguson criticized Reichert for his past votes to restrict abortion and his conservative views on marriage equality, while Reichert accused Ferguson of failing to address rising crime and drug issues.
• Reichert reiterated his opposition to DEI programs and school vouchers, while Ferguson argued that such policies would harm public education and marginalized communities.
• Both candidates committed to increasing law enforcement numbers, with Ferguson proposing a $100 million grant program and Reichert emphasizing support for qualified immunity laws.
• Climate change policies were a contentious topic, with Ferguson supporting current state mandates and Reichert advocating for a more gradual transition away from fossil fuels.