Washington governor winner? (2028)
In 2028
$21.2K Vol.Closes Nov 7, 2029
Democratic party$10K Vol.93%
Republican party$11.2K Vol.4%
In 2028
The 2028 Washington gubernatorial election will determine the next governor of Washington on November 7, 2028, with incumbent Democrat Bob Ferguson seeking re-election against Republican Ethan Brunton.
The primary contenders are incumbent Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) and declared candidate Ethan Brunton (Republican), alongside third-party filings like Ambra Mason (Constitution).
Ferguson won the 2024 election with 55.5% of the vote, and the state uses a top-two primary system scheduled for August 1, 2028, to narrow the field before the general election.
WikipediaWikipediaWikipediaThe outcome determines whether the Democratic party continues its recent hold on the governor's mansion or if the Republican party reclaims the office to influence state policy on issues like taxation, environment, and education.
Note: The market resolves to "Yes" if a Democratic representative is inaugurated; as Bob Ferguson is the declared Democratic candidate, his victory is the primary path to a Democratic win, though the top-two primary could theoretically see him eliminated if a third candidate surges.
Ambra Mason of the Constitution Party has filed paperwork to run as a third-party candidate for the 2028 election.
WikipediaBallotpediaEthan Brunton, a 15-year-old, formally announced his candidacy as the declared Republican candidate for the 2028 Washington governor race.
Wikipediatheolympian.comIncumbent Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson remains the confirmed gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic party in the 2028 election with his term ending in January 2029.
Wikipediaballot-card.comWashington state top-two primary election will be held to select the two candidates advancing to the general election.
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Bob Ferguson secured a decisive 55.51% victory in the 2024 general election, demonstrating strong statewide support and making him the first Democrat to win Clallam County since 2000.
WikipediaFerguson is the incumbent governor with administrative experience and has already declared his candidacy for re-election, providing a significant advantage in name recognition and fundraising compared to the unproven Republican candidate Ethan Brunton.
Wikipediaballot-card.comThe Democratic party has held the Washington governorship since 2024, and Ferguson's previous poll lead of 9% over his main 2024 rival suggests a resilient base in a state that historically favors Democratic candidates in statewide elections.
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Washington uses a top-two primary system where incumbents can be eliminated if they fail to secure enough votes, and 14% of voters in a 2024 poll indicated they were undecided, leaving room for a shift in voter sentiment.
chronline.comThe Republican candidate Ethan Brunton is only 15 years old and lacks the political experience or established campaign infrastructure that typically supports a successful gubernatorial run, though his candidacy may generate media attention.
Wikipediatheolympian.comIf historical trends in Washington do not repeat, the state could face a closer race than 2024, and the incumbent's 9% lead from the previous cycle may not be sufficient if undecided voters coalesce around a new challenger or third-party options.
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