In Washington state's primary elections, Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert will advance to the gubernatorial general election after securing the top two spots. Ferguson, the current attorney general, received 45% of the votes, while former U.S. Representative Reichert garnered 28%. This election marks the first open gubernatorial race in over a decade, following Governor Jay Inslee's decision not to seek re-election. In local races, Republicans are showing strength, particularly in the District 2 state representative race where Matt Marshall leads former Sheriff John Snaza. Additionally, Erasmo Ruiz Gonzalez is set to challenge incumbent Jim McCune in the District 2 state senate race. The results indicate a broader trend favoring Republican candidates across various contests in Thurston and Pierce counties.