Washington state will have a new political position up for grabs in 2024, as Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday morning that he does not intend to seek reelection for a fourth term. "There’s a season for everything and this is the season to pass the torch," Inslee told reporters at an aviation event in Everett. Inslee was last reelected in 2020, becoming the second governor in Washington state to be elected to a third consecutive term. The governor said he made his decision in the past week after thinking "long and hard" about not running for reelection. “Our last decade of Washington’s storied history is one of growth and innovation," Gov. Inslee said in an announcement. "I am proud to have played a role in our state’s leadership on so many fronts. We’ve passed the nation’s best climate policies, the most successful family leave benefits, the best college scholarship programs, a more fair legal justice system, and the most protective actions against gun violence. We’ve shown that diversity is a strength worth fighting for. This has been ten years of dynamic success. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/gov-jay-inslee-wont-seek-re-election-2024/281-b01a6a81-9f9a-4482-bdf6-48e55d4db8c0