Who Is Running in Washington Congressional District 9th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Adam Smith
(Incumbent)Economy
HighAdam Smith supports policies to strengthen the Puget Sound economy, advocating for legislation that provides job training, health care benefits, and extended unemployment for laid-off workers. He emphasizes balancing the budget to ensure long-term economic strength. Smith also promotes investments in education, job training, and tax incentives for small businesses, alongside encouraging green technologies for environmental benefits and future economic growth.
Immigration
HighAdam Smith voted against a 2026 Senate funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security due to concerns about its immigration enforcement authorities. He supports expanding the U.S. refugee admissions program and increasing its funding. Smith co-introduced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to establish oversight and protect human rights in immigration detention. He also introduced bills to help immigrants enter health care professions.
Healthcare
HighAdam Smith strongly opposes federal subsidies for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, arguing they increase costs and reduce competition by allowing private industry to profit from taxpayer dollars. He advocates for direct financial assistance to buyers instead. This approach, he states, would foster a more competitive market and help control healthcare costs.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Adam Smith |
|---|---|
| Economy | Adam Smith supports policies to strengthen the Puget Sound economy, advocating for legislation that provides job training, health care benefits, and extended unemployment for laid-off workers. He emphasizes balancing the budget to ensure long-term economic strength. Smith also promotes investments in education, job training, and tax incentives for small businesses, alongside encouraging green technologies for environmental benefits and future economic growth. High |
| Immigration | Adam Smith voted against a 2026 Senate funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security due to concerns about its immigration enforcement authorities. He supports expanding the U.S. refugee admissions program and increasing its funding. Smith co-introduced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to establish oversight and protect human rights in immigration detention. He also introduced bills to help immigrants enter health care professions. High |
| Healthcare | Adam Smith strongly opposes federal subsidies for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, arguing they increase costs and reduce competition by allowing private industry to profit from taxpayer dollars. He advocates for direct financial assistance to buyers instead. This approach, he states, would foster a more competitive market and help control healthcare costs. High |
| Climate & Energy | Congressman Adam Smith prioritizes combating climate change, citing it as an existential threat with harmful impacts. He advocates for an urgent transition away from fossil fuels and decarbonization, seeing it as an opportunity for job creation, economic growth, and public health improvement. Smith supports environmental justice, having cosponsored the Environmental Justice for All Act and advocated for increased EPA grants. He also introduced the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Adam Smith supports abortion rights, advocating for federal protections. He co-sponsored the Women's Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade and the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act. Smith also supports the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act and signed the Pro-Choice Caucus' discharge petition. He views abortion as a fundamental right tied to bodily autonomy and privacy. High |
| Foreign Policy | Adam Smith voted against the rule for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), citing insufficient debate and divisive amendments. He later supported the final FY26 NDAA, despite negotiation concerns, for its acquisition reforms, service member benefits, and defense technology investments. Smith also opposed Trump's 2026 preemptive military strikes against Iran, warning of escalation risks. Additionally, he supported a U.S.-backed ceasefire framework between Israel and Hamas. High |
| Education | Adam Smith supports making postsecondary education affordable, advocating for tuition-free public colleges for low-income individuals and increased Pell Grant values. He has introduced legislation to reform the education system, including bills such as the Rebuild America’s Schools Act for a $100 billion investment in public schools. Smith aims to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all children and to reduce student debt burdens. High |
| Gun Policy | Adam Smith advocates for universal background checks, gun buy-back programs, and the banning of bump-stocks, assault-style weapons, and high-capacity magazines. He voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which included provisions for curtailing sales of military guns to the public. Smith states that the government must protect its people from gun violence and improve mental health treatment and resources to prevent harm. High |
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