Seattle’s ABC affiliate reports:
Washington Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson addressed recent developments in the state’s governor’s race Monday morning, days after two people named Robert Ferguson joined the ballot. On Friday, two additional Democratic candidates filed to run for Washington governor under the name Bob Ferguson.
Right wing activist Glen Morgan posted on Facebook around 5 p.m. Friday saying he was the “volunteer campaign manager for two of the Bob Fergusons running for governor. They are both superior in every way to the AG running for the same office, and I believe they can provide better choices for the Democrats in our state for that office.”
By Monday evening, both Bob Fergusons told KOMO News they were dropping out of the race. AG Ferguson had said Monday morning if the two other Fergusons withdrew, they could avoid prosecution.
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News reports confirm that a right-wing conservative paid the filing fee for two other unknown “Bob Fergusons.” The intent is clear – confuse voters and diminish votes.
The stakes could not be higher. This is a direct attack on our democracy and the integrity of the Washington… pic.twitter.com/UnpN5fxYXm
— Bob Ferguson (@BobFergusonAG) May 11, 2024
“I’m encouraged to see the current attorney general so worked up about a Class B Felony,” says WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh. For ten years, he [Bob Ferguson] has been IGNORING Class B felonies in the state of Washington.” pic.twitter.com/8aiMu73Ih4
— Washington State GOP (@WAGOP) May 14, 2024