WA Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek reelection for fourth term

[brooklynite]

Source: Seattle Times

Gov. Jay Inslee will not run for a fourth term, he announced Monday.

Inslee, a Democrat elected in 2012, previously said he was unsure whether he’d seek an unprecedented fourth term as Washington governor.

“Serving the people as governor of Washington state has been my greatest honor. During a decade of dynamic change, we’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch,” Inslee said in a statement.

Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-gov-jay-inslee-wont-seek-reelection-for-fourth-term

[maxsolomon]

1. I'm glad he served a 3rd term.

Inslee's done a great job. He's 72 now. It's fine to hand the reigns to Dow Constantine (I assume).

[pandr32]

2. He's served well.

Hopefully his successor will be as worthy.

[pfitz59]

3. this will cause a scramble.

plenty of worthy candidates waiting in the wings

[Marthe48]

4. He is a tremendous leader

He has served long and well. I understand if he doesn't. but I hope he will stay active in politics. We need his voice!

[Johnyawl]

5. Inslee has been a great governor...

...I'm looking forward to Governor Bob Ferguson.

[Lulu Latech]

7. Oh please let it be so....

I hope any others wanting to run will make way for this remarkable man. I will miss Jay though. What a wealth of talent we have in our state.

[Johnyawl]

8. I think Ferguson wins easily...

...regardless of who runs against him. He's already won two state wide races as AG.

[Bayard]

6. I thought he was a great candidate to head up the EPA