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Governor General Election (WA)

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 8, 2028
Current holder:Hillary Franz(Democratic)

The Washington State Governor General Election of 2028 will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the next Governor of Washington. This statewide partisan race determines the chief executive of the state, responsible for implementing state laws, overseeing the budget, and leading the National Guard unless federalized.

About This Race

The Washington State Governor General Election of 2028 will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the next Governor of Washington. This statewide partisan race determines the chief executive of the state, responsible for implementing state laws, overseeing the budget, and leading the National Guard unless federalized.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 8, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 18, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Washington's 2028 general election, registered voters will automatically receive a mail-in ballot starting October 18, 2028, which can be returned by mail, at official drop boxes, or in person at voting centers. Voters must be U.S. citizens, Washington residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day; registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person, with no photo ID required to vote due to Washington's vote-by-mail system and signature verification process.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Hillary Franz

Governor of Washington

Biography

Hillary Franz is the current Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington State, seeking re-election to a second term in 2028 after first winning the office in 2016 and 2020. Her campaign focuses on climate resilience, protecting public lands and waters, expanding clean energy jobs, and strengthening rural communities through sustainable forestry and wildfire prevention initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Dave Reichert

Governor of Washington

Biography

Dave Reichert is a former U.S. Representative for Washington's 8th congressional district and former King County Sheriff, running on a platform of public safety, fiscal responsibility, and bipartisan problem-solving. He emphasizes his law enforcement background and experience working across the aisle in Congress to address issues like homelessness, mental health, and transportation infrastructure.

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