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"