(The Center Square) – The general election contest for Washington state governor is set: Democrat Attorney General Bob Ferguson versus Republican Dave Reichert, a former King County Sheriff and congressman. But what about voters who didn’t cast their ballots for either Ferguson or Reichert in Tuesday’s primary election?
As of Wednesday night returns, Ferguson had 45.08% of the total vote count, while Reichert had 28.08%, an edge of more than 200,000 votes for Ferguson.
“Where we are is exactly where we thought we’d be – and within striking distance,” Reichert told The Center Square on Thursday morning.
He expressed confidence that his campaign was within striking distance of Ferugson.
“I think in looking at Bob’s numbers, their campaign has got to be feeling a little bit nervous because they didn’t hit the 50% mark,” said Reichert. “I think it’s going to be a very close race.”
Republican Semi Bird, the Washington State Republican Party’s endorsed candidate, had just under 10% of the vote total as of Wednesday evening.