Edited on 7/23/24 at 11:36 a.m. to include Rep. Larsen’s updated statement.

OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Democrats from around Washington state are backing President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid.

Gov. Jay Inslee says the president “put his country first” and highlighted Biden’s action over climate change as his enduring legacy.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray expressed her respect for Biden stepping down and offered her full support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s new nominee.

Senator Maria Cantwell applauded Biden’s policies on infrastructure, manufacturing and lowering drug costs.

State Attorney General and current frontrunner for governor Bob Ferguson says he’s “grateful” for Biden’s decision to drop his campaign and endorsed Vice President Harris.

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen endorsed Vice President Harris as the party’s new nominee as well.