D. Adam Smith
D. Adam Smith is the Democratic incumbent for Washington's 9th Congressional District, an attorney and former Washington state senator who has represented the district since 1997 and serves as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee in the 119th Congress (2025-2026).[2][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
On the record — official actions
- billSponsored the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act to require corporate landlords to divest single-family homes.[3]
- billSponsored the Promoting Affordable Housing Near Transit Act, cutting red tape for transit agencies to develop housing near light rail stations.[3]
- actionAs Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, brokered a bipartisan and bicameral investigation into Department of Defense military operations in the Caribbean.[3][4]
- billCosponsored multiple War Powers Resolutions directing the removal of U.S. armed forces from Venezuela.[3]
- billCosponsored the VISIBLE Act, requiring immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions.[3]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing
Has sponsored legislation to cut construction costs and red tape to build more affordable housing, and to allow transit agencies to develop housing near light rail stations.[3]
“Adam wrote the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act, forcing corporate landlords to divest single-family homes and leveling the playing field for first-time buyers.”
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Cosponsored legislation to block cuts to Medicaid and SNAP and supported protecting Washington's health-care model, including the State-Based Universal Health Care Act.[3]
“He co-sponsored the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act to block GOP efforts to slash health care and food assistance for seniors, veterans, and working families.”
- SupportsProtect legal access to abortion
Cosponsored the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act opposing efforts to criminalize interstate travel for abortion.[3]
“He is a co-sponsor of the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, pushing back on MAGA-backed attempts to criminalize interstate travel for abortion.”
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Supports creating a minimum tax rate on large corporations and ending the practice of corporate stock buybacks.[3]
“Adam is leading the fight by introducing bills that would... create a minimum tax rate on massive corporations so they finally pay their fair share, and strengthen financial regulations and oversight on big banks.”
- OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goods
Signed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the Trump administration's use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs, arguing Congress holds exclusive authority to regulate tariffs and commerce.[3]
“Adam signed onto an amicus brief that continues to affirm Congress's Article I exclusive legislative power to impose tariffs and regulate commerce and support a lawsuit brought by 12 States' Attorneys against the Trump Administration for abusing emergency powers under IEEPA to unlawfully impose reckless, across-the-board tariffs.”
In their words — priorities
- Says he is focused on lowering rent and building more housing, standing up to the Trump administration on democracy and social-safety-net issues, and putting people before corporate profits.[3]
- Says his approach is to listen to constituents, set realistic goals, and deliver practical solutions rather than pursue an ideological agenda.[3]
Background
- Born in Washington, D.C.; earned a B.A. from Fordham University in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Washington in 1990.[2]
- Career experience includes working as an attorney in private practice and as the city attorney for Seattle, Washington.[2]
- Served as a member of the Washington State Senate from 1991 to 1996 before his election to Congress.[2]
- Serves on the House Committee on Armed Services for the 2025-2026 Congress.[2]
Campaign money
Raised $1.9M · spent $1.6M · $870K cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗