Adam Smith's Biography
- U.S. House (WA) - District 9, Democratic
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (WA) - District 9
Full Name:
Adam Smith
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Sara; 2 Children: Kendall, Jack
Birth Date:
06/15/1965
Birth Place:
Washington, DC
Home City:
Bellevue, WA
Religion:
Anglican/Episcopalian
JD, University of Washington School of Law, 1990
BA, Political Science, Fordham University, 1987
Attended, Western Washington University, 1983
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Washington, District 9, 1997-present
Former Democratic Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Washington, District 9, 2024, 2026
Senator, Washington State Senate, 1991-1996
Ranking Member, Armed Services Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Trade
Member, 21st Century Healthcare Caucus
Member, Alzheimer's Task Force
Ranking Member, Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representatives
Co-Founder, Congressional Caucus for Effective Foreign Assistance
Member, Congressional Fire Service Caucus
Member, Congressional Hearing Caucus
Member, Congressional Kidney Caucus
Former Member, Education Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Foreign Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
Member, House Cancer Caucus
Former Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Caucus
Former Member, Law and Justice Committees, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Select Committee on Benghazi, United States House of Representatives
Former Chair, Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Chair, Law and Justice Committee, Washington State Senate, 1993-1997
Prosecuting Attorney, Seattle City Attorney's Office, 1993-1995
Contract Attorney, Cromwell, Mendoza and Belur, 1992
Prosecutor, City of Seattle, 1989-1990
Law Clerk, Schroeder Goldmark and Binder, 1989
Member, Board of Directors, Judson Park Nursing Home
Member, Global Legislators Organization for a Balanced Environment
Member, Highline Citizens for Schools
Member, Kent-Merrimar High School Site-Board Council
Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
Member, Saint Matthew's Church
Member, Sentar Kiwanis Club
Member, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce
Astrological Sign:
Gemini