Washington State Executives

Chris Gregoire

Governor, Christine Gregoire (D)

Serving her first term, Governor Christine Gregoire is the former Washington State Attorney General for 12 years. She is the first woman elected to the position.

Brad Owen

Lt Governor, Brad Owen (D)

Serving his third term, Lt. Governor Brad Owen is a former State Senator, and former State Representative.

Sam Reed

Secretary of State, Sam Reed (R)

Serving his second term, Secretary of State Sam Reed served 6 years as Assistant Secretary of State, and 5 terms as Thurston County Auditor.

Mike Murphy

Treasurer, Michael Murphy (D)

Serving third term, Treasurer Michael Murphy is a former Treasurer of Thurston County, serving 15 years with the Office of the State Treasurer, holding various positions.

Attorney General Rob McKenna

Attorney General, Rob McKenna (R)

Serving first term, Attorney General McKenna is a former King County Councilman and former Attorney with Perkins Coie, Seattle.

 

State Auditor, Brian Sontag (D)

Serving his fourth term, State Auditor Brian Sontag is a former Pierce County Auditor, and former Pierce County Clerk.

Terry Bergeson

Superintendent of Public Schools, Terry Bergeson

Serving her third term, Superintendent Terry Bergeson is the former Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on Student Learning, former Executive Director of Kitsap School District, and former Washington Education Association President.

Photograph of Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler

Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kreidler (D)

Serving his first term. Commissioner Mike Kreidler is the former Regional Director of the Dept. of Human & Health Services, ormer Congressman, former State Senator, and former State Representative.

Commissioner of Public Lands, Doug Sutherland

Commissioner of Public Lands, Doug Sutherland (R)

Serving his Second term., Commissioner Doug Sutherland is the former Pierce County Executive, former Mayor of Tacoma, and former Tacoma City Councilman.