Washington's 9th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
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Adam Smith
Democrat
Representative since Jan 7, 1997
Raised $1,882,001 · Cash on hand $869,549 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 15, 2026
How Adam Smith voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam SmithWinner | D | 171,746 | 71.61% |
| Doug Basler | R | 67,631 | 28.20% |
| Write-ins | 471 | 0.20% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam SmithWinner | D | 258,771 | 74.14% |
| Doug Basler | R | 89,697 | 25.70% |
| Write-ins | 582 | 0.17% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 775,676 | 7,958,180 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 38.2 | 38.7 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $100,731 | $99,389 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 10.6% | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 14.3% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 37.8% | 61.5% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 12.6% | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 25.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 9.8% | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 33.5% | 16.1% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 4.9% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗