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Who is Jay Inslee, the Washington governor running for president?

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a morning meeting with staff members in his office, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a morning meeting with staff members in his office, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
March 1, 2019

Jay Inslee, the governor of Washington State, announced Friday that he is running for president in 2020.

Inslee, a Democrat who is in his second term as governor, also served in Congress and is known for his stance on climate change.

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Here’s what to know about Inslee:

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Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

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