For the first time in 12 years, the Governor’s race in Washington is wide open, with no incumbent running.

Three-term Governor Jay Inslee is stepping aside, and there are four clear frontrunners to replace him.

This week we’ll hear from the men vying to replace Governor Inslee, and first up is Dave Reichert. 

Reichert formerly served as King County Sheriff and represented Washington’s 8th Congressional district for 14 years.

Guests:
Dave Reichert, former congressman representing Washington's 8th District 

Relevant Links:
KUOW: Mainstream Republicans strike different tone than official state GOP at annual conference
Seattle Times: Reichert emphasizes law-and-order agenda at Yakima GOP conference 
KUOW: It's official: Dave Reichert enters race for Washington governor

For the first time in 12 years, the Governor’s race in Washington is wide open, with no incumbent running.
Three-term Governor Jay Inslee is stepping aside, and there are four clear frontrunners to replace him.
This week we’ll hear from the men vying to replace Governor Inslee, and first up is Dave Reichert. Reichert formerly served as King County Sheriff and represented Washington’s 8th Congressional district for 14 years.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Dave Reichert, former congressman representing Washington's 8th District </li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/mainstream-republicans-washington-gop-conference-2024">Mainstream Republicans strike different tone than official state GOP at annual conference</a></li>
<li>Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/reichert-emphasizes-law-and-order-agenda-at-yakima-convention/">Reichert emphasizes law-and-order agenda at Yakima GOP conference </a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/it-s-official-dave-reichert-enters-race-for-washington-governor">It's official: Dave Reichert enters race for Washington governor</a></li>
</ul>

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The Race for Governor: Dave Reichert

There are 28 candidates running for Governor in the August 6th Primary. So, if you’re a Washington voter and feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. 

On Soundside we’re keeping it simple. This week we’re interviewing the top 4 candidates in terms of polling and fundraising. So far, we’ve spoken with Dave Reichert, Bob Ferguson, and Mark Mullet.

They all want to replace Democratic Governor Jay Inslee, who’s been in office for almost a dozen years.  

All these candidates have very different ideas about where the state should be headed. 

The final candidate is Semi Bird. Bird is a former Richland School Board member and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army, where he served as a Green Beret and earned a Bronze Star. 

Guests:
Semi Bird, former Richland School Board member

Relevant Links:
Tri City Herald: Controversial Richland School Board Member Announces Bid for Washington Governor in 2024
Seattle Times: WA GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention
KUOW: Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor"

There are 28 candidates running for Governor in the August 6th Primary. So, if you’re a Washington voter and feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. On Soundside we’re keeping it simple. This week we’re interviewing the top 4 candidates in terms of polling and fundraising. So far, we’ve spoken with <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/the-race-for-governor-dave-reichert">Dave Reichert</a>, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/the-race-for-governor-bob-ferguson">Bob Ferguson</a>, and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/the-race-for-governor-mark-mullet">Mark Mullet</a>. They all want to replace Democratic Governor Jay Inslee, who’s been in office for almost a dozen years.  All these candidates have very different ideas about where the state should be headed. 
The final candidate is Semi Bird. Bird is a former Richland School Board member and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army, where he served as a Green Beret and earned a Bronze Star. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Semi Bird, former Richland School Board member</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Tri City Herald: <a href="https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article268638367.html">Controversial Richland School Board Member Announces Bid for Washington Governor in 2024</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-gop-endorses-semi-bird-for-governor-at-trump-dominated-convention/">WA GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention</a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/republican-gubernatorial-candidate-semi-bird-respo">Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor"</a></li>
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The Race for Governor: Semi Bird

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All this week we're talking to the top polling candidates running for governor in Washington state. 

Voters, when you finally crack that August 6th primary ballot envelope open, you will see there are 28 people vying for governor of the Evergreen State, that's a lot so we're talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling, and next up is Washington State’s current Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. 

Ferguson is a Democrat. He was first elected Attorney General in 2012 and before that he was a King County Councilmember.

Guests
Bob Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington

Relevant Links:
Washington State Standard: Man in the middle: Ferguson tries to strike a balance on policing
Washington State Standard: Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally enters 2024 race for Washington governor
Seattle Times: Ferguson laser-focused on Reichert at state Democratic convention 

All this week we're talking to the top polling candidates running for governor in Washington state. 
Voters, when you finally crack that August 6th primary ballot envelope open, you will see there are 28 people vying for governor of the Evergreen State, that's a lot so we're talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling, and next up is Washington State’s current Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. Ferguson is a Democrat. He was first elected Attorney General in 2012 and before that he was a King County Councilmember.
Guests
<ul>
<li>Bob Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/03/25/man-in-the-middle-ferguson-tries-to-strike-a-balance-on-policing/">Man in the middle: Ferguson tries to strike a balance on policing</a></li>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/09/09/attorney-general-bob-ferguson-formally-enters-2024-race-for-washington-governor/">Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally enters 2024 race for Washington governor</a></li>
<li>Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/ferguson-laser-focused-on-reichert-at-state-democratic-convention/">Ferguson laser-focused on Reichert at state Democratic convention </a></li>
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The Race for Governor: Bob Ferguson

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For the first time in 12 years, there is no incumbent running for Governor in the state.

And since Gov. Jay Inslee decided he would not seek a fourth term in office, dozens of candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to replace him.

This week I’m talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling. 

Next on the list, Democratic state Senator Mark Mullet. Mullet represents Washington's 5th legislative district in Olympia. He also owns an ice cream parlor and pizza shop in Issaquah.

Guests:
State Senator Mark Mullet (WA-05)

Relevant Links
Washington State Standard: Mullet looks to seize middle lane in 2024 governor’s race
Washington State Standard: Heating up: Mullet goes after Ferguson for once backing drug decriminalization

For the first time in 12 years, there is no incumbent running for Governor in the state. And since Gov. Jay Inslee decided he would not seek a fourth term in office, dozens of candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to replace him. This week I’m talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling. 
Next on the list, Democratic state Senator Mark Mullet. Mullet represents Washington's 5th legislative district in Olympia. He also owns an ice cream parlor and pizza shop in Issaquah.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>State Senator Mark Mullet (WA-05)</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links
<ul>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/06/01/state-sen-mark-mullet-announces-run-for-governor/">Mullet looks to seize middle lane in 2024 governor’s race</a></li>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/04/26/heating-up-mullet-goes-after-ferguson-for-once-backing-drug-decriminalization/">Heating up: Mullet goes after Ferguson for once backing drug decriminalization</a></li>
</ul>

The Race for Governor: Dave Reichert

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