Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee says he will not seek a fourth term in office.
FILE - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks before signing multiple bills meant to prevent gun violence, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. On Monday, May 1, 2023, Inslee announced he does not plan to seek a fourth term. He was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him only the second Washington state governor to serve three consecutive terms.
The 72-year-old's announcement clears the way for younger members of the party to run. Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who gained a national profile by challenging the travel ban and other policies of former President Donald Trump, and state Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz have expressed interest.
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