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Jay Inslee

A candidate for Governor, State of Washington in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3

Party: Democratic

Age: 73

City: Bainbridge Island, Washington

Education: Earned bachelor’s degree from University of Washington; earned law degree from Willamette University Law School.

Work experience: Former prosecuting attorney, author.

Political experience: Elected governor in 2012 and 2016; member of state Legislature, 1989-92; member U.S. House 1993-94; 1999-2012. Ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, but dropped out before any primary or caucus.

Family: Married to Trudi Inslee. Has three children.

Campaign financing: Raised $6.7 million in contributions as of Oct. 2, 2020, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission, including almost $1.4 million from state Democratic Central Committee and $328,000 in small contributions under $25. 

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Jay Inslee (D) 2,294,243 56.74%
Loren Culp (R) 1,749,066 43.26%

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