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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Adam Smith is trading at 96% to win the WA-09 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age61 years old (Jun 15, 1965)
GenderMale
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LocationWashington
BackgroundAttorney
EducationFordham University (B.A., 1987)
Notable personal detailsDavid Adam Smith is an American attorney and Democratic politician serving as the U.S. representative for Washington's 9th congressional district (in Congress since 1997). Before Congress, he served in the Washington State Senate and worked as a Seattle city prosecutor. He earned a B.A. from Fordham University and a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports fiscal responsibility, reducing federal debt and limiting government overreach; favors reforms to prevent debt-ceiling increases and greater government transparency. Emphasizes local solutions, reduced Washington overreach, and accountability in spending rather than expanding federal programs.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes improving veterans’ mental health and VA care and states a goal of increasing healthcare access in Western North Carolina, with an emphasis on local solutions and reducing bureaucracy. Public materials do not specify detailed policy prescriptions (for example, support for ACA expansion, a public option, or specific market-based reforms).
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and full enforcement of immigration laws, describing current federal policy as an "open-border" problem. Advocates cracking down on human trafficking and drugs at the border and prioritizing enforcement measures to protect communities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states a commitment to "protecting the unborn" and lists opposition to abortion as part of his cultural/conservative priorities. His campaign materials emphasize defending parental rights and "protecting the unborn," indicating a pro-life stance that supports restrictions on abortion.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and an all-of-the-above approach that emphasizes expanding domestic oil, gas, nuclear, coal, solar, wind, and next-generation energy sources while opposing what the campaign frames as the Biden administration’s restrictions on American energy. Advocates unleashing domestic energy production to lower costs and create jobs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports constitutional carry, opposes red-flag laws, and describes defending the Second Amendment and resisting new gun restrictions as non-negotiable while pledging to stand with law enforcement and oppose ‘‘gun grabs.’’
Latest News
Adam Smith is in the news because North Carolina’s new congressional map could put one Democratic House seat at risk in the 2026 elections. The report says the redistricting fight may help Republicans win more seats in the state, though it does not give any specific new action by Smith himself. Overall, the coverage points to a shifting political map that could affect his race.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Adam Smith for NC-11 Republican nominee on Aug 11, 2026?
CIVPAC
Public endorsement
CIVPAC endorsed Adam Smith in Washington's 9th Congressional District primary.
Animal Wellness Action
Public figure
Animal Wellness Action backed Adam Smith in Washington's August primary.
Sierra Club Washington
Public figure
Sierra Club Washington endorsed Adam Smith in its 2026 primary endorsements.
IFPTE
Public endorsement
IFPTE endorsed Adam Smith for Washington's 9th Congressional District.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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