It’s time for a Governor who is working for all Washingtonians, not a political party.

Receive the latest news from Brian’s campaign

"*" indicates required fields

Our political system is broken. Extremism has taken over, and it’s no longer about finding solutions that make real differences in people’s lives. I want to change that. I’m Brian Bogen, a business leader, Eagle Scout, former city council member, and your nonpartisan candidate for governor. I want to use my real-world experience to reach balanced decisions that move our state forward. If you’re ready for a pragmatic, nonpartisan leader who will put the people of Washington first, I ask for your vote.

Meet Brian Bogen – Nonpartisan for Governor

YouTube Video UEx5NGFJMGV0LVNjWmFreDdwSXpMdE5BekRxS3poVTNNcS4wMTcyMDhGQUE4NTIzM0Y5

I'm Brian Bogen, your nonpartisan candidate for governor. I'm running because voters deserve a real choice and the only candidate who has the real-world experience to run something as complex as state government. As a nonpartisan, I only answer to you. I will defend our shared values of safe communities, a responsible budget, a good education, and a clean environment. Let's join together and create a Washington that works for everyone, regardless of political affiliation. I'm Brian Bogen and I ask for your vote.

Real-World Experience – Brian Bogen – Nonpartisan for Governor

YouTube Video UEx5NGFJMGV0LVNjWmFreDdwSXpMdE5BekRxS3poVTNNcS4yODlGNEE0NkRGMEEzMEQy

Our political system is broken. Tribalism and extremism have taken over, and it’s become more about purity and the other “team” losing than finding solutions that make real differences in people’s lives. Compromise is not a bad word. It usually means the right balance is reached because neither side feels like they won. It’s time for another way.

I’m running for governor as a nonpartisan candidate because voters deserve a real choice—someone who has the experience to run a complex enterprise like state government and has collaborated with non-profits, environmental groups, and others to reach compromises on challenging issues, like salmon recovery. Our shared values of safe communities, a strong economy, a good education, and a clean environment aren’t partisan. They unite us, and we should expect balanced approaches from our government.

My parents, both educators, shaped my view of the world and the work I’ve done. Their work with students with diverse life experiences taught me to listen to and learn from all viewpoints.

Since starting my career in banking to help pay for college, I have built and run big and small businesses. That required assembling teams of smart individuals capable of advising and leading complex and costly projects. I have interacted with various public and private entities, and, most importantly, I have had to make tough decisions, including balancing a budget.

As an Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts has always been part of my life. Working with local leaders, we created Scoutreach to engage with underserved communities to foster greater equity and access to outdoor experiences. As an outdoor enthusiast, the environment has always been a high priority.

If you’re ready for pragmatic, nonpartisan leadership and someone who will work across party lines to craft balanced policies that move our state forward, I ask for your vote.

Video Voter Guide – Brian Bogen – Nonpartisan for Governor

YouTube Video UEx5NGFJMGV0LVNjWmFreDdwSXpMdE5BekRxS3poVTNNcS41NkI0NEY2RDEwNTU3Q0M2

Our shared values of safe communities, a responsible budget, a good education, and a clean environment aren’t partisan. These values unite us and are what we should expect our government to provide. Once we have agreed on values and priorities, your Governor needs to be able to execute a plan to deliver them. Brian Bogen has the experience to run something as complex as state government and has collaborated with non-profits, environmental groups, and others to reach compromises on challenging issues, like salmon recovery.

Public Safety

Public safety is at the core of strong communities that are great places to raise a family, own a business and build an economy that works for everyone. The top priority of government is the protection of its people.

Learn More

Education

I support robust educational funding, but as a business owner and leader, I also believe in results. I would never advocate for cutting education funding, but we need to examine where we are spending taxpayer dollars and the outcomes we’re achieving.

Learn More

Budget and Spending

We can craft a budget that aligns with our shared values while assessing the future impacts of the spending and measuring results along the way to course correct as needed.

Learn More

View All Issue Statements