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Adam Smith

Details

Party Affiliation
Democratic
In Office Since
Jan 1, 1997

Federal Roster & Campaign Finance

Bioguide ID
S000510
Chamber
US House
State
WA
District
9
Total Receipts (2026)
$1,882,001
Total Disbursements
$1,583,206
Cash on Hand
$869,549
Coverage End Date
Jul 15, 2026
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Meetings

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Election History

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Recent Bills Sponsored

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Recent Votes

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Biography

David Adam Smith (born June 15, 1965) is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for Washington's 9th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Smith previously served in the Washington State Senate. A graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, Smith briefly worked as a prosecutor and pro tem judge for the city of Seattle before entering politics. Smith was elected to the State Senate in 1990; at age 25, he was the youngest state senator in the country. He ran in and won his first congressional race in 1996, and has been reelected 14 times. From 2019 through 2022, he chaired the House Armed Services Committee, and is currently the Ranking Member. Smith is a member of the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He is the dean of Washington's House delegation.

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From the English Wikipedia article “Adam Smith (Washington politician)”, available under CC BY-SA.