List of Washington governors from first to last

Washington joined the Union as the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. The state is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and is known for its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.

Elisha P. Ferry became its inaugural governor on November 18, 1889.

Here is a chronological list of the governors of Washington from First to last.

No.	Governor	Term in Office	Party
1	Elisha P. Ferry	November 18, 1889 – January 11, 1893	Republican
2	John McGraw	January 11, 1893 – January 13, 1897	Republican
3	John Rankin Rogers	January 13, 1897 – December 26, 1901	Populist/Democratic
4	Henry McBride	December 26, 1901 – January 11, 1905	Republican
5	Albert E. Mead	January 11, 1905 – January 27, 1909	Republican
6	Samuel G. Cosgrove	January 27, 1909 – March 28, 1909	Republican
7	Marion E. Hay	March 28, 1909 – January 15, 1913	Republican
8	Ernest Lister	January 15, 1913 – June 14, 1919	Democratic
9	Louis F. Hart	June 14, 1919 – January 14, 1925	Republican
10	Roland H. Hartley	January 14, 1925 – January 11, 1933	Republican
11	Clarence D. Martin	January 11, 1933 – January 15, 1941	Democratic
12	Arthur B. Langlie	January 15, 1941 – January 10, 1945	Republican
13	Monrad Wallgren	January 10, 1945 – January 12, 1949	Democratic
14	Arthur B. Langlie	January 12, 1949 – January 16, 1957	Republican
15	Albert Rosellini	January 16, 1957 – January 13, 1965	Democratic
16	Daniel J. Evans	January 13, 1965 – January 12, 1977	Republican
17	Dixy Lee Ray	January 12, 1977 – January 14, 1981	Democratic
18	John Spellman	January 14, 1981 – January 16, 1985	Republican
19	Booth Gardner	January 16, 1985 – January 13, 1993	Democratic
20	Mike Lowry	January 13, 1993 – January 15, 1997	Democratic
21	Gary Locke	January 15, 1997 – January 12, 2005	Democratic
22	Christine Gregoire	January 12, 2005 – January 16, 2013	Democratic
23	Jay Inslee	January 16, 2013 – Incumbent	Democratic