Washington State Government
The Washington governor and official office.
| Official Name: | Washington |
| Governor: | Bob Ferguson |
| Contact: | Contact the governor |
| Main Address: | P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 |
| Phone Number: | 360/902-4111 |
Washington became the 42nd state in the Union on November 11, 1889. The state’s first two senators, John Allen and Watson Squire, took office on November 19, 1889. Washington’s longest-serving senators include Warren G. Magnuson (1944-1981) and Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson (1953-1983). Among those who rose to leadership positions are Wesley Jones, who served as Republican Party whip; Warren G. Magnuson, who served as Senate president pro tempore; and Patty Murray, who served as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Democratic Conference secretary, and currently serves as assistant Democratic leader.
