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Washington State Officials
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- Attorney General
- Insurance Commissioner
- Supt. of Public Instruction
- Commissioner of Public Lands
Governor
Physical Address
416 Sid Synder Avenue SW Suite 200
Olympia, WA 98504
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40002
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Jay Inslee (D) - 2020
360-902-4111
Duties
The Governor is the chief executive officer of the state. The Governor makes appointments for hundreds of positions, including directors of state agencies. The Governor reports annually to the Legislature on affairs of the state and submits a budget recommendation. The Governor has the power to sign or veto (reject) legislation passed by the Legislature. Washington State Constitution Section 5-13, RCW 43.06.
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.
Lieutenant Governor
Physical Address
416 Sid Synder Avenue SW Suite 220
Olympia, WA 98504
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40400
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Cyrus Habib (D) - 2020
360-786-7700
Duties
The Lieutenant Governor presides as President of the Senate, serves as executive chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, chairman of the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and serves as a member to a variety of other committees. If the Governor is unable to perform his/her official duties, the Lieutenant Governor will act as Governor. RCW 43.15
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.
Secretary of State
Legislative Building State Capitol Campus
P.O. Box 40220
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Kim Wyman (R) - 2020
360-902-4151
Duties
The Secretary of State is the state's chief elections officer, chief corporations officer, and supervisor of the State Archives and Library. RCW 43.07
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.
State Treasurer
Physical Address
416 Sid Synder Avenue SW Suite 230
Olympia, WA 98504
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40200
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Duane Davidson (R) - 2020
360-902-9001
State executive officials are elected to serve four year terms.
Duties
The State Treasurer is responsible for formulating and executing policy for the management of the state treasury and related financial resources of the State. RCW 43.08
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.
State Auditor
Mailing Address
Insurance Building State Capitol Campus
P.O. Box 40021
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Pat (Patrice) McCarthy (D) - 2020
360-902-0370
Duties
The State Auditor conducts financial and legal compliance audits of all state agencies and local governments in Washington, and administers the state employee Whistleblower Act. RCW 43.09, 43.88
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.
Attorney General
Physical Address
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40100
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Bob Ferguson (D) - 2020
360-753-6200
Duties
The State Attorney General acts as the State’s chief legal officer and serves as legal counsel to the Governor, members of the legislature, state officials, and more than 230 state agencies, boards and commissions, colleges and universities. The Office of Attorney General enforces consumer protection statutes. RCW 43.10
Qualifications
Must be a qualified practitioner of the supreme court of the state. Candidates must also be a registered voter in the state. RCW 43.10.010
Insurance Commissioner
Physical Address
5000 Capitol Blvd
Tumwater, WA 98501
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40255
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Mike Kreidler (D) - 2020
360-725-7000
Duties
The State Insurance Commissioner regulates insurance companies, licenses agents and brokers, reviews policies and rates, and examines the operations and finances of insurers. RCW 48.02.060
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Physical Address
600 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Chris Reykdal (NP) - 2020
360-725-6000
Superintendent of Public Instruction is the only state executive office elected as a nonpartisan position. Candidates do not identify a political party preference.
Duties
The Superintendent of Public Instruction supervises the public schools in the state and acts in an advisory capacity to other areas of public education. Regulatory duties include certification of teaching personnel, approval of accreditation programs, and apportionment of state and local funds. RCW 28A.300
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.
Commissioner of Public Lands
Physical Address
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 47001
Olympia, WA 98504
Website
- Hilary Franz (D) - 2020
360-902-1775
Duties
The Commissioner of Public Lands is the head of the Department of Natural Resources and oversees the management of 5 million acres of forest, agricultural, range, tidal and shore lands of the state. RCW 43.12, 43.30
Qualifications
Candidates must be a registered voter in the state.