McKenna Files for Governor

Attorney General Rob McKenna made his gubernatorial race official today, submitting an online filing with the Office of the Secretary of State.

“A dedication to public service is something that is passed down in my family and it has been truly humbling to serve the people of Washington State as Attorney General for the last eight years,” said McKenna.  “It is an honor for me to be able to file today to become the next governor of our state, and I look forward to continuing my service to the people of Washington in a new role. 

“I am committed to setting a New Direction for Washington State, and offer the voters fresh and energetic leadership if they honor me with their vote.”

Earlier in the week, the McKenna campaign invited supporters to enter into a drawing to participate in McKenna’s filing.  George Herrion, a veteran from Spokane, was selected and joined McKenna in Spokane as he filed electronically.

“I’m really thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this process and part of Rob’s campaign,” said Herrion.  “I wish we could fast forward to Election Day and Rob’s victory speech.”

“I have heard the same thing from workers, business owners, students and retirees as I have travelled the state - that Olympia is broken,” continued McKenna.  “I look forward to extending across all of state government the bi-partisan record of achievement that we’ve had in the Attorney General’s Office.

“My New Direction plan is picking up momentum every day, as Washingtonians learn about my priorities to have the state encourage private sector job growth, not hinder it, and to improve our public schools by increasing accountability. We can do all of this together, and really change the way Olympia operates, by empowering our state employees to make our state government leaner and more efficient,” McKenna concluded.

*Editor's Note: Information provided by  Friends of Rob McKenna.