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Ferguson leads statewide in governor's race

COLFAX — As of Thursday, Nov. 7, Democratic candidate Bob Ferguson is leading the statewide race for Washington governor with 56.13% of the vote, while Republican candidate Dave Reichert holds 43.68%.

Over 2.8 million votes have been counted across the state, with 5,631 write-in votes recorded, making up 0.2% of the total votes cast.

The race is closer in Eastern Washington counties, with Reichert leading in rural areas:

Lincoln County: Reichert has 76.26% (3,961 votes), while Ferguson holds 23.41% (1,216 votes).

Whitman County: Reichert leads slightly with 51.01% (5,889 votes) to Ferguson’s 4...

 

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