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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on the election of Jay Inslee as the next governor of the state of Washington

For Immediate Release: November 9, 2012

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire made the following statement today on the election of Jay Inslee as the next governor of the state of Washington:

�I have congratulated Governor-elect Inslee on his victory and offered my assistance. He will be a champion for the people of Washington, and I know he will serve our state well.

�For the past several months my team has been preparing to ensure that the transition between administrations is seamless, and that the Governor-elect and his team are ready to hit the ground running. We will continue to provide the new administration with whatever assistance is required to make their jobs as smooth as possible from day one.

"I thank Attorney General McKenna for his service to the people of Washington. His willingness to continue that service by running for governor reflects his dedication to our state."