OLYMPIA, Wash. — Another Republican has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next governor of Washington.
KOMO reports Senator Phil Fortunato plans to make a formal announcement today and is the first prominent Republican to enter the contest.
A police chief from Republic in eastern Washington already announced their run and a third has filed to raise money for the race.
Incumbent Jay Inslee, who’s running for president, is leaving his options open and may run for a third term.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and King County Executive Dow Constantine have shown interest in running on the Democrat ticket should Inslee decide not to.