Adam
Smith
Adam Smith is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th District and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
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Background
Adam Smith is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th Congressional District, a seat he has held since 1997. He is the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, serving as the committee's senior Democrat. 1516
Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in SeaTac, Washington, Smith graduated from Fordham University in 1987 with a degree in political science and earned his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 1990. 5 Before his federal service, he was elected to the Washington State Senate (33rd Legislative District) in 1990, where he chaired the Law and Justice Committee from 1993 to 1997. 5
Prior to his congressional career, Smith worked as a lawyer, served as a Seattle city prosecutor from 1993 to 1995 handling drunk-driving and domestic-violence cases, and served as a judge pro tempore in 1996. 5 He is an incumbent candidate for re-election in Washington's 9th District in the November 2026 election. 78
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Washington
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th Congressional District
- Website
- electadamsmith.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsSmith calls for impeachment of President Donald Trump
Democratic Rep. Adam Smith publicly stated that President Donald Trump has to be impeached, as reported by CNN Politics.
Democratic Senator Adam Smith says Donald Trump has to be impeached | CNN Politics · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsSmith warns Democrats will face governing challenge from 'massive differences' within their coalition
Rep. Adam Smith said Democrats would face a significant governing challenge due to major ideological differences within their coalition, should they win back power.
Dem Rep. Smith: Dems Will Face Governing Challenge of ‘Massive Differences' in Coalition · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsSmith and Houlahan demand answers from Defense Secretary on ending tenured appointments at military academies
Rep. Adam Smith, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding an explanation for the decision to end tenured appointments at military service academies. They questioned the legal basis and effect on current faculty, requesting a response by October 16.
Houlahan, Smith Lead Members of Congress in Demanding ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsSmith criticizes Trump for spending 'over $1.8 billion on vanity projects,' calls for priority shift
Rep. Adam Smith stated that President Trump had spent over $1.8 billion on vanity projects, money he said could cover rent payments for nearly 950,000 Americans, and called on the president to get his priorities straight.
Rep. Adam Smith Says Trump Has Spent “Over $1.8 Billion on Vanity Projects” While That Money Could “Cover Rent Payments for Nearly 950,000 Americans” —”The President Needs to Get His Priorities Straight” - NewsBreak · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2filingSmith and Krishnamoorthi introduce bills to expand health-care workforce pathways for immigrants
Rep. Adam Smith and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced legislation aimed at helping immigrants enter health-care jobs by expanding training and licensing pathways. The release cited support from organizations including World Education Services, Upwardly Global, and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.
Press Release: Adam Smith and Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bills ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsSmith calls for suspension of automated license-plate reader use until federal safeguards are in place
In a statement from his office, Rep. Adam Smith called for suspending use of automated license-plate readers, citing privacy and security risks. He said safeguards including warrants for legitimate investigations should be established before use continues.
Rep. Adam Smith says license plate reader use should be suspended until federal safeguards are in place · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementSeattle Times editorial board endorses Adam Smith for reelection in WA-09
The Seattle Times editorial board recommended Smith for reelection. In its interview, Smith criticized the war in Iran, pledged to pursue votes to end it, and said he would focus on economic issues including the federal debt and tax policy, arguing investment income should be taxed as ordinary income to reduce burden on working-class families.
Seattle Times endorsements, WA general election 2026: 9th Congressional District · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 21newsWashington certifies primary results: Smith advances with 47.13% of vote
Washington state certified primary results on August 21, 2026. Adam Smith received 67,095 votes (47.13%) and Republican Doug Basler received 31,070 votes (21.83%). Both advanced to the November 3 general election under Washington's top-two primary system.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Christine Gregoire (former Governor of Washington) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Nick Brown (Attorney General of Washington) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Mike Pellicciotti (State Treasurer of Washington) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Jamie Pedersen (Washington Senate Majority Leader) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Bruce Harrell (former Mayor of Seattle) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- King County Democrats organizationListed Smith for U.S. House District 9 on their 2026 endorsements page. kcdems.org
- 30th Legislative District Democrats organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- 47th Legislative District Democrats organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Fuse Progressive Voters Guide organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Washington State Stonewall Democrats organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Sierra Club organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Moms Demand Action organizationListed Smith as a 2026 Gun Sense candidate per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Amalgamated Transit Union unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- IBEW Local 77 unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- LiUNA Local 242 unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27 unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Washington State Labor Council unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Bob Ferguson (Governor of Washington) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Gary Locke (former Governor of Washington) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Patty Kuderer (Insurance Commissioner of Washington) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Dave Upthegrove (Commissioner of Public Lands, Washington) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Sarah Perry (King County Council Chair) officialEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Washington Education Association unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Seattle Building Trades unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- 5th Legislative District Democrats organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- 41st Legislative District Democrats organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- 48th Legislative District Democrats organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Jewish Democratic Council of America organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Human Rights Campaign PAC organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- Animal Wellness Action organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- National Association of Social Workers PAC (NASW-PACE) organizationEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- IAM Local 751 unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- IUOE Local 302 unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- AFSCME Council 28 / Washington Federation of State Employees unionEndorsed Smith per campaign website. electadamsmith.com
- The Seattle Times newspaperEditorial board recommended Smith for the 9th Congressional District. seattletimes.com · Sep 14, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionAFGE endorsed Smith and seven other Washington House incumbents for reelection, announced July 27, 2026. afge.org · Jul 27, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.88M
- Spent
- $1.58M
- Cash on hand
- $870K
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6WA09025(opens in a new tab)
Sources 15
- [1] Democratic Senator Adam Smith says Donald Trump has to be impeached | CNN Politics(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Dem Rep. Smith: Dems Will Face Governing Challenge of ‘Massive Differences' in Coalition(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Houlahan, Smith Lead Members of Congress in Demanding ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Rep. Adam Smith Says Trump Has Spent “Over $1.8 Billion on Vanity Projects” While That Money Could “Cover Rent Payments for Nearly 950,000 Americans” —”The President Needs to Get His Priorities Straight” - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Rep. Adam Smith says license plate reader use should be suspended until federal safeguards are in place(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Press Release: Adam Smith and Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bills ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [9] Seattle Times endorsements, WA general election 2026: 9th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [10] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2026
- [11] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
- [12] Priorities - Adam Smith for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
- [13] Adam Smith — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
- [14] Energy and Environment - Congressman Adam Smith(opens in a new tab) Oct 15, 2018
- [15] Congressman Smith Statement on President's Plan to Reduce Gun Violence(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2013