Washington WA-09 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Adam Smith (D)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025Key Dates
Filing Deadline: May 8, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 4, 2026
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Full Bio:
SMITH, Adam, a Representative from Washington; born in Washington, D.C., June 15, 1965; graduated from Tyee High School, Seattle, Wash. 1983; B.A., Fordham University, New York, N.Y., 1987; J.D., University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., 1990; lawyer, private practice; city prosecutor, Seattle, Wash., 1993-1995; member of the Washington state senate, 1991-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present); chair, Committee on Armed Services (One Hundred Sixteenth and One Hundred Seventeenth Congresses).
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DISTRICT DATA
Washington - 09
Seattle suburbs: Renton, Kent, Auburn
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Jun 12, 2026
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