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89-422: In 2018, a county judge ruled that legislative records and communications were subject to public disclosure, after a lawsuit was filed by media outlets. In response, the state legislature appealed the ruling and introduced a bill that would exempt their records from the act. The bill was passed by the legislature but was vetoed by Governor Jay Inslee after public outcry; the lawsuit was subsequently ruled in favor of

178-482: A $ 33.6 billion budget to which both houses had agreed as a compromise. The budget increased funding for education by $ 1 billion. It also adjusted property taxes and tax breaks in order to increase state revenue by $ 1 billion. On June 13, 2013, Inslee signed an additional estate tax into law. The tax had bipartisan support, and passed the Senate, 30–19. In December 2013, Inslee was elected to serve as finance chair of

267-433: A $ 33.6 billion budget to which both houses had agreed as a compromise. The budget increased funding for education by $ 1 billion. It also adjusted property taxes and tax breaks in order to increase state revenue by $ 1 billion. On June 13, 2013, Inslee signed an additional estate tax into law. The tax had bipartisan support, and passed the Senate, 30–19. In December 2013, Inslee was elected to serve as finance chair of

356-616: A 15-point margin, with 57.67% of the votes cast in his favor. As a member of the centrist New Democrat Coalition , Inslee vocally supported policies combating climate change . Inslee was awarded a "Friend of the National Parks" award by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) in 2001 for his support of legislation protecting the integrity and quality of the National Park System . Inslee

445-416: A 15-point margin, with 57.67% of the votes cast in his favor. As a member of the centrist New Democrat Coalition , Inslee vocally supported policies combating climate change . Inslee was awarded a "Friend of the National Parks" award by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) in 2001 for his support of legislation protecting the integrity and quality of the National Park System . Inslee

534-534: A campaign for the open Congressional seat, based in the central-eastern part of the state. His home area of the district, anchored by Yakima, is relatively rural and agriculture-based, while the southeastern part is more focused on research and nuclear waste disposal, anchored by the Tri-Cities . Inslee defeated a favored state senator to win the Democratic primary by 1%. Despite the district's conservative lean, Inslee won

623-429: A campaign for the open Congressional seat, based in the central-eastern part of the state. His home area of the district, anchored by Yakima, is relatively rural and agriculture-based, while the southeastern part is more focused on research and nuclear waste disposal, anchored by the Tri-Cities . Inslee defeated a favored state senator to win the Democratic primary by 1%. Despite the district's conservative lean, Inslee won

712-626: A discussion of whether the regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act should remain in place following a controversial court finding on the issue. Inslee was an outspoken critic of the George W. Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq . On July 31, 2007, he introduced legislation calling for an inquiry to determine whether then United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should be impeached. Gonzales eventually resigned. Still an avid basketball player and fan, Inslee identified as

801-522: A discussion of whether the regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act should remain in place following a controversial court finding on the issue. Inslee was an outspoken critic of the George W. Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq . On July 31, 2007, he introduced legislation calling for an inquiry to determine whether then United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should be impeached. Gonzales eventually resigned. Still an avid basketball player and fan, Inslee identified as

890-538: A member of "Hoopaholics", a charity group dedicated to "treatment of old guys addicted to basketball and who can no longer jump", as Inslee has often joked. In October 2009, he played basketball at the White House in a series of games featuring members of Congress on one team and members of the administration, including President Obama, on the other. Inslee voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ,

979-424: A member of "Hoopaholics", a charity group dedicated to "treatment of old guys addicted to basketball and who can no longer jump", as Inslee has often joked. In October 2009, he played basketball at the White House in a series of games featuring members of Congress on one team and members of the administration, including President Obama, on the other. Inslee voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ,

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1068-424: A potential state budget surplus, Inslee called for a tax cut for the middle class, which Carmichael called irresponsible. Inslee claimed Carmichael had supported a sales tax , which she denied. Inslee was an energetic and active campaigner, benefiting from retail politics . In the blanket primary, Carmichael ranked first with 43% and Inslee ranked second with 40%. Republican Glen Blomgren ranked third with 17%. In

1157-424: A potential state budget surplus, Inslee called for a tax cut for the middle class, which Carmichael called irresponsible. Inslee claimed Carmichael had supported a sales tax , which she denied. Inslee was an energetic and active campaigner, benefiting from retail politics . In the blanket primary, Carmichael ranked first with 43% and Inslee ranked second with 40%. Republican Glen Blomgren ranked third with 17%. In

1246-632: A second term as governor. He emphasized increased spending on transportation and education as his primary first-term accomplishment, though he had struggled to work with the Republican-controlled Majority Coalition Caucus in the State Senate. In the general election Inslee faced former Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant . The primary issues of the campaign were climate change , job creation, minimum wage , and capital gains taxes . Inslee far outraised Bryant, and

1335-487: A second term as governor. He emphasized increased spending on transportation and education as his primary first-term accomplishment, though he had struggled to work with the Republican-controlled Majority Coalition Caucus in the State Senate. In the general election Inslee faced former Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant . The primary issues of the campaign were climate change , job creation, minimum wage , and capital gains taxes . Inslee far outraised Bryant, and

1424-634: A suburb of Yakima . Inslee joined the law firm Peters, Schmalz, Leadon & Fowler, working as a city prosecutor. He practiced in Selah for 10 years. He first became politically active in 1985, while advocating for the construction of a new high school. The experience sparked Inslee's interest in politics, emboldening him to run for political office. Inslee ran for the Washington House of Representatives in 1988 after incumbent Republican State Representative Jim Lewis left office. His opponent, Lynn Carmichael,

1513-528: A suburb of Yakima . Inslee joined the law firm Peters, Schmalz, Leadon & Fowler, working as a city prosecutor. He practiced in Selah for 10 years. He first became politically active in 1985, while advocating for the construction of a new high school. The experience sparked Inslee's interest in politics, emboldening him to run for political office. Inslee ran for the Washington House of Representatives in 1988 after incumbent Republican State Representative Jim Lewis left office. His opponent, Lynn Carmichael,

1602-697: A year, he was forced to drop out because he was unable to get a scholarship. He returned home and, living in his parents' basement, attended the University of Washington . He received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in economics in 1973. He then attended the Willamette University College of Law in Salem , Oregon , receiving a Juris Doctor in 1976. Inslee and his wife were married on August 27, 1972, and have three sons: Jack, Connor, and Joseph. After Inslee finished law school, they moved to Selah ,

1691-527: A year, he was forced to drop out because he was unable to get a scholarship. He returned home and, living in his parents' basement, attended the University of Washington . He received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in economics in 1973. He then attended the Willamette University College of Law in Salem , Oregon , receiving a Juris Doctor in 1976. Inslee and his wife were married on August 27, 1972, and have three sons: Jack, Connor, and Joseph. After Inslee finished law school, they moved to Selah ,

1780-664: Is not only on the 777X, the first model of the 777X, but all the subsequent derivative models as well. The plan was to prevent Boeing from building part of the aircraft in Washington and part of it elsewhere, as they did with the Boeing 787 , which was partially constructed in South Carolina . On February 11, 2014, Inslee announced a moratorium on executions in Washington : There have been too many doubts raised about capital punishment, there are too many flaws in this system today. There

1869-507: Is not only on the 777X, the first model of the 777X, but all the subsequent derivative models as well. The plan was to prevent Boeing from building part of the aircraft in Washington and part of it elsewhere, as they did with the Boeing 787 , which was partially constructed in South Carolina . On February 11, 2014, Inslee announced a moratorium on executions in Washington : There have been too many doubts raised about capital punishment, there are too many flaws in this system today. There

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1958-439: Is too much at stake to accept an imperfect system. Inslee cited the high cost of pursuing the death penalty, the randomness with which it is sought, and the lack of evidence that it is a deterrent. Jay Inslee Jay Robert Inslee ( / ˈ ɪ n z l i / INZ -lee ; born February 9, 1951) is an American politician, lawyer, and economist who has served as the 23rd governor of Washington since 2013. A member of

2047-549: The Associated Press and other Washingtonian news organizations filed a lawsuit against the state legislature over the alleged exemption for daily schedules, emails, text messages, and other correspondence related to legislative work. The lawsuit was heard in the Thurston County Superior Court , where a judge ruled in favor of the media coalition, finding that the offices of individual legislators were subject to

2136-528: The Democratic Governors Association . In January 2014, Inslee gave a speech commending machinists who voted to renew Boeing 's contract with Seattle area union employees, allowing the company to build its Boeing 777x aircraft in Everett . He said the contract would bring Washington to a new industrial plateau and be a turning point for Washington jobs: These jobs are in the thousands and it

2225-404: The Democratic Governors Association . In January 2014, Inslee gave a speech commending machinists who voted to renew Boeing 's contract with Seattle area union employees, allowing the company to build its Boeing 777x aircraft in Everett . He said the contract would bring Washington to a new industrial plateau and be a turning point for Washington jobs: These jobs are in the thousands and it

2314-576: The Democratic Party , he served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2012, and was a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination . He is the longest-serving current governor in the United States. Born and raised in Seattle , Inslee graduated from the University of Washington and Willamette University College of Law . He served in

2403-507: The Lewinsky scandal . Inslee won with 49.8% of the vote to White's 44.1%; he had an unintentional assist in his successful return by the conservative third-party candidacy of Bruce Craswell, husband of 1996 GOP gubernatorial nominee Ellen Craswell . Inslee was reelected six times. In 2000, he defeated State Senate Minority Leader Dan McDonald with 54.6% of the vote. In 2002, Inslee defeated former state representative Joe Marine with 55.6% of

2492-457: The Lewinsky scandal . Inslee won with 49.8% of the vote to White's 44.1%; he had an unintentional assist in his successful return by the conservative third-party candidacy of Bruce Craswell, husband of 1996 GOP gubernatorial nominee Ellen Craswell . Inslee was reelected six times. In 2000, he defeated State Senate Minority Leader Dan McDonald with 54.6% of the vote. In 2002, Inslee defeated former state representative Joe Marine with 55.6% of

2581-441: The U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2012, and was a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination . He is the longest-serving current governor in the United States. Born and raised in Seattle , Inslee graduated from the University of Washington and Willamette University College of Law . He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993. In 1992, Inslee

2670-418: The Washington House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993. In 1992, Inslee was elected to represent Washington's 4th congressional district , based around Central Washington , in the U.S. House of Representatives. Defeated for reelection in 1994 , Inslee briefly returned to private legal practice. He made his first run for governor of Washington in 1996 , coming in fifth in the blanket primary with 10% of

2759-452: The first Trump administration over Executive Order 13769 , which halted travel for 90 days from seven Muslim-majority countries and imposed a total ban on Syrian refugees entering the United States. The case, Washington v. Trump , led to the order being blocked by the courts, and other executive orders later superseded it. Jay Robert Inslee was born February 9, 1951, in Seattle, Washington,

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2848-402: The first Trump administration over Executive Order 13769 , which halted travel for 90 days from seven Muslim-majority countries and imposed a total ban on Syrian refugees entering the United States. The case, Washington v. Trump , led to the order being blocked by the courts, and other executive orders later superseded it. Jay Robert Inslee was born February 9, 1951, in Seattle, Washington,

2937-661: The 1971 session, but avoided addressing public records. The coalition drafted a "package" of "right-to-know" legislation in an initiative that was filed in March. The initiative, labeled Initiative to the People 276 , raised questions of constitutionality from State Attorney General Slade Gorton , but was allowed onto the November 7 ballot. Initiative 276 was passed by 72 percent of voters, but attracted immediate legal challenges. The initiative became law and took effect on January 1, 1973. Prior to

3026-567: The Higher Education and Housing Committees. In 1992, six-term incumbent U.S. Representative Sid Morrison chose not to run for reelection representing Washington's 4th congressional district , instead mounting a campaign for governor. Morrison was a popular moderate Republican incumbent who was considered successful and well-liked in the Democratic-controlled Congress. Despite initially declining to run, Inslee launched

3115-435: The Higher Education and Housing Committees. In 1992, six-term incumbent U.S. Representative Sid Morrison chose not to run for reelection representing Washington's 4th congressional district , instead mounting a campaign for governor. Morrison was a popular moderate Republican incumbent who was considered successful and well-liked in the Democratic-controlled Congress. Despite initially declining to run, Inslee launched

3204-474: The Lindquist ruling in a similar case. In early 2017, journalists from The Seattle Times and Northwest News Network filed public records requests for the calendars of Democratic House Speaker Frank Chopp , Democratic Senate Majority Leader Sharon Nelson , Republican Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler , and Republican Minority Leader Dan Kristiansen , related to the ongoing debate on education funding in

3293-504: The Public Records Act was announced by state legislators on February 21. The proposed bill allowed limited release of lawmaker calendars and final disciplinary reports beginning July 1, but exempted retroactive records, as well as policy development records and potentially private information. It was given a committee work session and public hearing less than 24 hours after being announced in a bid to hasten its passing. On February 23,

3382-466: The Public Records Act. The law would, however, not apply to administrative offices in the state legislature, under the judge's ruling. The ruling was upheld by a 7–2 decision of the Washington Supreme Court on December 19, 2019, but administrative offices were excluded from the definition of state agencies. While the state legislature appealed the ruling, a bill to remove the legislature from

3471-472: The U.S. House of Representatives in 1999 representing Washington's 1st congressional district . The new district included Seattle's northern suburbs in King County , Snohomish County , and Kitsap County . He was reelected six times before announcing that he would make another run for the governorship in the 2012 election . He defeated Republican Rob McKenna , the state attorney general , 51% to 48%. Inslee

3560-651: The United States can wean itself off foreign oil and fossil fuel , create millions of green-collar jobs, and stop global warming . He has been a prominent supporter of the Apollo Alliance. Inslee strongly believes the Environmental Protection Agency should remain authorized to regulate greenhouse gas emissions . In a 2011 House hearing on the Energy Tax Prevention Act , he said Republicans have "an allergy to science and scientists" during

3649-453: The United States can wean itself off foreign oil and fossil fuel , create millions of green-collar jobs, and stop global warming . He has been a prominent supporter of the Apollo Alliance. Inslee strongly believes the Environmental Protection Agency should remain authorized to regulate greenhouse gas emissions . In a 2011 House hearing on the Energy Tax Prevention Act , he said Republicans have "an allergy to science and scientists" during

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3738-415: The aerospace industry, and biotechnology. He also supported a ballot measure to legalize gay marriage, which passed, and opposed tax increases. Though trailing in early polls, he won election with 51% of the vote, a three-point margin over his Republican opponent, state attorney general Rob McKenna . In December 2015, Inslee announced on Washington's public affairs TV channel TVW that he would run for

3827-415: The aerospace industry, and biotechnology. He also supported a ballot measure to legalize gay marriage, which passed, and opposed tax increases. Though trailing in early polls, he won election with 51% of the vote, a three-point margin over his Republican opponent, state attorney general Rob McKenna . In December 2015, Inslee announced on Washington's public affairs TV channel TVW that he would run for

3916-400: The bill was passed by the State Senate 41–7 and State House 83–14, less than 48 hours after becoming public and with only four legislators speaking during the debate. In response to the bill's passing and impending action by Governor Jay Inslee , The Times and twelve other large newspapers in Washington state published front-page editorials urging Inslee to veto the bill. For The Times , it

4005-858: The federal health care law. In 2011, Inslee voted in favor of authorizing the use of U.S. armed forces in the 2011 Libyan civil war and against limiting the use of funds to support NATO 's 2011 military intervention in Libya . Inslee was once touted as a candidate for United States Secretary of the Interior and for United States Secretary of Energy during the Presidential transition of Barack Obama . On March 20, 2012, Inslee left Congress to focus on his campaign for governor of Washington. On June 27, 2011, Inslee announced his candidacy for governor of Washington. His campaign focused on job creation, outlining dozens of proposals to increase job growth in clean energy,

4094-705: The federal health care law. In 2011, Inslee voted in favor of authorizing the use of U.S. armed forces in the 2011 Libyan civil war and against limiting the use of funds to support NATO 's 2011 military intervention in Libya . Inslee was once touted as a candidate for United States Secretary of the Interior and for United States Secretary of Energy during the Presidential transition of Barack Obama . On March 20, 2012, Inslee left Congress to focus on his campaign for governor of Washington. On June 27, 2011, Inslee announced his candidacy for governor of Washington. His campaign focused on job creation, outlining dozens of proposals to increase job growth in clean energy,

4183-514: The first Washington governor elected to a third term since Dan Evans was reelected in 1972 . During the 2013 session, the legislature failed to create a fiscal budget plan during the initial session, and Inslee was forced to call two special sessions to provide time for a budget to be created. The Republican-controlled Senate and Democratic-controlled House each passed its own budget and could not agree on one. Finally, in June 2013, Inslee signed

4272-467: The first Washington governor elected to a third term since Dan Evans was reelected in 1972 . During the 2013 session, the legislature failed to create a fiscal budget plan during the initial session, and Inslee was forced to call two special sessions to provide time for a budget to be created. The Republican-controlled Senate and Democratic-controlled House each passed its own budget and could not agree on one. Finally, in June 2013, Inslee signed

4361-780: The general election in an extremely close race. He lost his bid for reelection in the Republican Revolution of 1994 in a rematch against his 1992 opponent, Doc Hastings . Inslee attributed his 1994 defeat in large part to his vote for the Federal Assault Weapons Ban . In Congress, Inslee passed the Yakima River Enhancement Act, a bill long held up in Congress, by brokering a breakthrough with irrigators and wildlife advocates. He also helped to open Japanese markets to American apples and to fund and oversee

4450-526: The general election in an extremely close race. He lost his bid for reelection in the Republican Revolution of 1994 in a rematch against his 1992 opponent, Doc Hastings . Inslee attributed his 1994 defeat in large part to his vote for the Federal Assault Weapons Ban . In Congress, Inslee passed the Yakima River Enhancement Act, a bill long held up in Congress, by brokering a breakthrough with irrigators and wildlife advocates. He also helped to open Japanese markets to American apples and to fund and oversee

4539-498: The general election, Inslee defeated Carmichael 52%-48%. In 1990, Inslee was reelected with 62% of the vote against Republican Ted Mellotte. In the Washington state legislature, Inslee pursued a bill to provide initial funding to build five branch campuses of the Washington State University system. Although the bill failed, his tenacity made an impression on House Speaker Joe King , who said: "He's not afraid to incur

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4628-429: The general election, Inslee defeated Carmichael 52%-48%. In 1990, Inslee was reelected with 62% of the vote against Republican Ted Mellotte. In the Washington state legislature, Inslee pursued a bill to provide initial funding to build five branch campuses of the Washington State University system. Although the bill failed, his tenacity made an impression on House Speaker Joe King , who said: "He's not afraid to incur

4717-758: The governorship in the 2012 election . He defeated Republican Rob McKenna , the state attorney general , 51% to 48%. Inslee was reelected to a second term in 2016 . He was briefly a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 U.S. presidential election. He was reelected to a third term as governor in 2020 . On May 1, 2023, he announced that he would not run for a fourth term. As governor, Inslee has emphasized climate change , education , criminal justice reform , and drug policy reform . He has garnered national attention for his critiques of President Donald Trump . Inslee joined state attorney general Bob Ferguson and state solicitor general Noah Purcell in suing

4806-585: The initiative's passing, the state legislature passed a law in 1971 defining legislative records as "correspondence, amendments, reports, and minutes of meetings". In 2015, the Washington Supreme Court ruled unanimously in a case against Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist that records created on personal devices are public records if they pertain to public business. The Court established a process for reviewing mixed records to identify and release public records. The California Supreme Court also cited

4895-480: The media outlets and upheld by the Washington Supreme Court . The act is listed in the Revised Code of Washington as Chapter 42, Section 56. The Washington Coalition for Open Government (COG) was formed from several political groups in June 1971 to push for public disclosure legislation. The state legislature had debated laws on campaign disclosures repeatedly beginning in 1963 and passed an open meetings law in

4984-471: The nation's biggest nuclear waste site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, Washington . Inslee moved to Bainbridge Island , a suburb of Seattle , and briefly resumed the practice of law. Inslee ran for governor of Washington in 1996 , losing in the blanket primary . Democratic King County Executive and former State Representative Gary Locke ranked first with 24% of

5073-402: The nation's biggest nuclear waste site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, Washington . Inslee moved to Bainbridge Island , a suburb of Seattle , and briefly resumed the practice of law. Inslee ran for governor of Washington in 1996 , losing in the blanket primary . Democratic King County Executive and former State Representative Gary Locke ranked first with 24% of

5162-402: The oldest of three sons of Adele A. (née Brown; d. 2007) and Frank E. Inslee (1926–2014). Inslee is a fifth-generation Washingtonian. Inslee describes his family as being of English and Welsh descent. Inslee attended Seattle's Ingraham High School , where he was an honor-roll student and star athlete, graduating in 1969. He played center on his high school basketball team and was also

5251-402: The oldest of three sons of Adele A. (née Brown; d. 2007) and Frank E. Inslee (1926–2014). Inslee is a fifth-generation Washingtonian. Inslee describes his family as being of English and Welsh descent. Inslee attended Seattle's Ingraham High School , where he was an honor-roll student and star athlete, graduating in 1969. He played center on his high school basketball team and was also

5340-509: The period 2005 to 2007 and excluding individual contributions of less than $ 200, 64 percent of Inslee's donations were from outside the state of Washington and 86 percent came from outside his district (compared to 79 percent for the average House member). 43 percent of Inslee's donations came from Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. The largest interests funding Inslee's campaign were pharmaceutical and health-related companies, lawyers and law firms, and high-tech companies. In 2010 he won by

5429-509: The period 2005 to 2007 and excluding individual contributions of less than $ 200, 64 percent of Inslee's donations were from outside the state of Washington and 86 percent came from outside his district (compared to 79 percent for the average House member). 43 percent of Inslee's donations came from Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. The largest interests funding Inslee's campaign were pharmaceutical and health-related companies, lawyers and law firms, and high-tech companies. In 2010 he won by

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5518-475: The primary, with 50% of the vote. Culp finished a distant second, with 17%. Inslee and Culp advanced to the general election, which Inslee won with 57% of the vote. His margin of victory was the largest in a gubernatorial election in Washington since Gary Locke 's in 2000 and he also became the first Democrat in two decades to win a county in Eastern Washington , winning Whitman County . Inslee became

5607-415: The primary, with 50% of the vote. Culp finished a distant second, with 17%. Inslee and Culp advanced to the general election, which Inslee won with 57% of the vote. His margin of victory was the largest in a gubernatorial election in Washington since Gary Locke 's in 2000 and he also became the first Democrat in two decades to win a county in Eastern Washington , winning Whitman County . Inslee became

5696-555: The starting quarterback on his football team . Inslee's interest in environmental issues originated at an early age, with his parents leading groups of high school students on trips cleaning Mount Rainier . He met his future wife, Trudi Tindall, at Ingraham during his sophomore year. Graduating at the height of the Vietnam War , Inslee received student deferments from the draft . Inslee began college at Stanford University , where he initially intended on studying medicine. After

5785-502: The starting quarterback on his football team . Inslee's interest in environmental issues originated at an early age, with his parents leading groups of high school students on trips cleaning Mount Rainier . He met his future wife, Trudi Tindall, at Ingraham during his sophomore year. Graduating at the height of the Vietnam War , Inslee received student deferments from the draft . Inslee began college at Stanford University , where he initially intended on studying medicine. After

5874-511: The summer of 2019, he was pressured to drop out and make his gubernatorial plans clear to the other potential candidates. On August 21, 2019, Inslee dropped out of the presidential campaign and announced the next day he would run for reelection as governor. Inslee's major opponents in the election were State Senator Phil Fortunato , Republic, Washington police chief Loren Culp, Yakima physician Raul Garcia, activist Tim Eyman and former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed. Inslee finished first in

5963-511: The summer of 2019, he was pressured to drop out and make his gubernatorial plans clear to the other potential candidates. On August 21, 2019, Inslee dropped out of the presidential campaign and announced the next day he would run for reelection as governor. Inslee's major opponents in the election were State Senator Phil Fortunato , Republic, Washington police chief Loren Culp, Yakima physician Raul Garcia, activist Tim Eyman and former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed. Inslee finished first in

6052-453: The vote after the district was made more Democratic by redistricting. He never faced another contest that close, and was reelected three more times with over 60% of the vote. In July 2003, after Gary Locke announced he would not seek a third term as Washington's governor, Inslee briefly flirted with a gubernatorial bid before deciding to remain in Congress. During the 2009-2010 campaign cycle, Inslee raised $ 1,140,025. In data compiled for

6141-453: The vote after the district was made more Democratic by redistricting. He never faced another contest that close, and was reelected three more times with over 60% of the vote. In July 2003, after Gary Locke announced he would not seek a third term as Washington's governor, Inslee briefly flirted with a gubernatorial bid before deciding to remain in Congress. During the 2009-2010 campaign cycle, Inslee raised $ 1,140,025. In data compiled for

6230-524: The vote. Democratic Mayor of Seattle Norm Rice ranked second with 18%, but did not qualify for the general election. Republican State Senator Ellen Craswell ranked third with 15%, and became the Republican candidate in the general election. Republican State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Dale Foreman ranked fourth with 13%. Inslee ranked fifth with 10%. No other candidate on the ballot received double digits. After his failed gubernatorial bid, Inslee

6319-471: The vote. Democratic Mayor of Seattle Norm Rice ranked second with 18%, but did not qualify for the general election. Republican State Senator Ellen Craswell ranked third with 15%, and became the Republican candidate in the general election. Republican State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Dale Foreman ranked fourth with 13%. Inslee ranked fifth with 10%. No other candidate on the ballot received double digits. After his failed gubernatorial bid, Inslee

6408-524: The vote. Inslee then served as regional director for the United States Department of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton . Inslee returned to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1999 representing Washington's 1st congressional district . The new district included Seattle's northern suburbs in King County , Snohomish County , and Kitsap County . He was reelected six times before announcing that he would make another run for

6497-641: The wake of the McCleary decision . The Times reported that lawmakers who had once voluntarily released records, such as emails and calendars, declined during recent sessions over the education funding debate, citing an exemption in the 1971 public records definition. Other media outlets filed records requests for all 147 members of the state legislature during the 2017 sessions, but were rebuffed or redirected to lawyers. Other public records requests related to sexual harassment and misconduct allegations levied against state legislators were also denied. On September 12, 2017,

6586-400: The wrath of the speaker or the caucus." Inslee also focused on preventing steroid usage among high school athletes and pushed for a bill requiring all drivers to carry auto insurance . In 1991, he voted for a bill that required the state to devise a cost-effective energy strategy and state agencies and school districts to pursue and maintain energy-efficient operations . Inslee served on

6675-400: The wrath of the speaker or the caucus." Inslee also focused on preventing steroid usage among high school athletes and pushed for a bill requiring all drivers to carry auto insurance . In 1991, he voted for a bill that required the state to devise a cost-effective energy strategy and state agencies and school districts to pursue and maintain energy-efficient operations . Inslee served on

6764-542: Was "one of Congress's most ardent advocates of strong action to combat global warming," according to The New York Times . He was the first public figure to propose an Apollo-like energy program, in an opinion editorial in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on December 19, 2002, and a series of similar pieces in other publications. Inslee co-authored Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy , in which he argues that through improved federal policies

6853-475: Was "one of Congress's most ardent advocates of strong action to combat global warming," according to The New York Times . He was the first public figure to propose an Apollo-like energy program, in an opinion editorial in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on December 19, 2002, and a series of similar pieces in other publications. Inslee co-authored Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy , in which he argues that through improved federal policies

6942-437: Was appointed regional director for the United States Department of Health and Human Services by then-President Bill Clinton . Inslee ran again for Congress in 1998, this time in the 1st congressional district against two-term incumbent Rick White . His campaign attracted national attention when he became the first Democratic candidate to air television ads attacking his opponent and the Republican congressional leadership for

7031-437: Was appointed regional director for the United States Department of Health and Human Services by then-President Bill Clinton . Inslee ran again for Congress in 1998, this time in the 1st congressional district against two-term incumbent Rick White . His campaign attracted national attention when he became the first Democratic candidate to air television ads attacking his opponent and the Republican congressional leadership for

7120-508: Was elected to represent Washington's 4th congressional district , based around Central Washington , in the U.S. House of Representatives. Defeated for reelection in 1994 , Inslee briefly returned to private legal practice. He made his first run for governor of Washington in 1996 , coming in fifth in the blanket primary with 10% of the vote. Inslee then served as regional director for the United States Department of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton . Inslee returned to

7209-601: Was filed by the Washington Coalition for Open Government in the Thurston County Superior Court in April 2023. The judge sided with the state legislators, arguing that they had a right to "legislative privilege"; a poll of 403 state voters found that 82 percent of respondents favored compliance with the public records act. The Seattle Times sent a questionnaire on the issue to all 147 state legislators that

7298-445: Was opposed to the bill but stated that the bill's "veto-proof majority" would prevent him from blocking it. On March 1, Inslee vetoed the bill, citing public outcry and calls from lawmakers who regretted the bill's accelerated passage. In 2023, several newspapers reported that state legislators had redacted portions of their internal communications that were released under records requests. The practice began as early as 2021. A lawsuit

7387-541: Was reelected in November with 54% of the vote. On March 1, 2019, Inslee announced he would run for president, but kept open the possibility of running for a third term if his presidential campaign failed. Several potential Democratic gubernatorial candidates, including state Attorney General Bob Ferguson , Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz , and King County Executive Dow Constantine , were all waiting to announce campaigns until Inslee made his decision. As Inslee's presidential campaign failed to gain traction during

7476-541: Was reelected in November with 54% of the vote. On March 1, 2019, Inslee announced he would run for president, but kept open the possibility of running for a third term if his presidential campaign failed. Several potential Democratic gubernatorial candidates, including state Attorney General Bob Ferguson , Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz , and King County Executive Dow Constantine , were all waiting to announce campaigns until Inslee made his decision. As Inslee's presidential campaign failed to gain traction during

7565-578: Was reelected to a second term in 2016 . He was briefly a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 U.S. presidential election. He was reelected to a third term as governor in 2020 . On May 1, 2023, he announced that he would not run for a fourth term. As governor, Inslee has emphasized climate change , education , criminal justice reform , and drug policy reform . He has garnered national attention for his critiques of President Donald Trump . Inslee joined state attorney general Bob Ferguson and state solicitor general Noah Purcell in suing

7654-405: Was returned with 40 percent of respondents across party lines planned to not withhold records under the ruling. Jay Inslee Jay Robert Inslee ( / ˈ ɪ n z l i / INZ -lee ; born February 9, 1951) is an American politician, lawyer, and economist who has served as the 23rd governor of Washington since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party , he served as a member of

7743-468: Was the first front-page editorial to be published in 110 years, the last being a call for wealthy businessmen to support the then-upcoming Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition in 1908. By Wednesday, February 28, over 8,000 emails and 4,300 phone calls were received by the Governor's Office in opposition of the bill's signing. In an interview with on MSNBC 's All In with Chris Hayes , Governor Inslee said that he

7832-460: Was the former mayor of Yakima and considered the front-runner in the race. Inslee also struggled to balance his more progressive ideology with the conservative leanings of Central Washington . His campaign attempted to rectify this by emphasizing his rural upbringing and legal experience supporting local average people, farms and businesses. The Washington State Trial Lawyers Association became Inslee's biggest contributor. When presented with

7921-460: Was the former mayor of Yakima and considered the front-runner in the race. Inslee also struggled to balance his more progressive ideology with the conservative leanings of Central Washington . His campaign attempted to rectify this by emphasizing his rural upbringing and legal experience supporting local average people, farms and businesses. The Washington State Trial Lawyers Association became Inslee's biggest contributor. When presented with

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