As Washington’s Attorney General, Rob has fought to safeguard consumers, protect the vulnerable, and combat growing gang violence. In an age where state government spends more than ever but delivers less for our tax dollars, Rob is an innovator, steering his office to accomplish more work for Washington’s citizens with fewer employees. He’s ready to apply the same principles to all of state government to lower costs and deliver better service to our citizens.

The son of a career Army soldier and a schoolteacher, Rob grew up in spots around the globe before his family chose to settle in Bellevue because of its quality schools. A University of Washington graduate, where he served as student body president, he earned his law degree at the University of Chicago. He and his wife Marilyn moved back to Bellevue, where he worked as an attorney helping small and large business. They have four children.

Rob began his public service career in 1995, running and winning a seat on the King County Council. He was re-elected twice. In 2004 he won his first race for Attorney General and was re-elected in 2008 with 59.5% of the vote. He is recognized as a national leader on many issues, including the fight to protect homeowners who are victims of mortgage fraud, and his counterparts around the country have elected him the next President of the National Association of Attorneys General.

Rob is a passionate advocate for education innovations for our kids and our college students. Serving on the Bellevue Schools Foundation gave Rob a first-hand look at the challenges school districts face, and what it really takes to improve student performance. Currently Rob serves on the Bellevue College Foundation board, a vital higher learning institution for community education and job re-training. He is committed to revitalizing our state universities and providing new opportunities for in-state students.