Bob Ferguson (politician)
| Bob Ferguson | |
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| 18th Attorney General of Washington | |
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Assumed office January 16, 2013 |
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| Governor | Jay Inslee |
| Preceded by | Rob McKenna |
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| Born |
February 23, 1965 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Colleen Ferguson |
| Children | 2 |
| Education |
University of Washington, Seattle (BA) New York University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Robert Watson Ferguson (born February 23, 1965) is an American attorney and politician who is the 18th and current Attorney General of Washington, serving since 2013. He was first elected Attorney General in 2012, and reelected in 2016. Prior to serving as Attorney General, Ferguson was a member of the King County Council. Ferguson is a member of the Democratic Party.
Bob Ferguson is a fourth-generation Washingtonian. His great-grandparents homesteaded in the 19th century on the Skagit River, near what is now Marblemount. Ferguson's family has deep roots in Everett, Washington. His grandparents started a family business, a meat market, in 1900.
After the death of his grandfather, Ferguson's grandmother, Edith Hausmann, operated the meat market while raising five young children during the Depression. Ferguson's grandfather was a member of the first graduating class at Everett High School in 1910. Ferguson's late father, Murray Ferguson, born in Everett, worked as a Boeing facilities manager. Ferguson's mother, Betty (née Hausmann) Ferguson taught special education in Seattle's public school system. Both are graduates of Everett High School. Betty and Murray Ferguson had seven children.
Ferguson graduated from Bishop Blanchet High School in 1983. He attended the University of Washington where his fellow students elected him Student Body President.
After graduating from the University of Washington, Ferguson joined Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest and directed an emergency services office for a year.
Ferguson went to law school at New York University (NYU). During law school, Ferguson received a grant to provide legal assistance to the Yaqui tribe in Guadalupe, Arizona. Ferguson lived in Guadalupe and assisted community members on a wide range of legal needs.
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