Ferguson, Reichert look to advance

OLYMPIA - Given Washington's recent political history, it's no surprise that Democrat Bob Ferguson is leading all candidates in the gubernatorial race to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.

But former King County deputy-turned-politician Dave Reichert's apparent second-place finish, may be a surprise.

Earlier this year, the Republican Party rejected Reichert and instead endorsed Semi Bird of Richland for governor.

In the initial count of ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election voters appeared to have overruled the county.

Ferguson finished the night with 459,407 votes.

Reichert was seco...