Rep. Adam Smith

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Biographical

Full Name: David Adam Smith
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: A-duhm smith
Date of Birth: June 15, 1965 (age: 59)
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Religion: Episcopalian
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Place of Residence: Tacoma, Wash.
Occupation: Attorney

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Sara Bickle-Eldridge Smith

2 children: Kendall Charlotte , Jack Evers

Biography:

Adam Smith was born on June 15, 1965, in Washington, D.C. Adam was raised in SeaTac, Washington where his father, Ben, worked as a ramp serviceman at SeaTac Airport and was active in the local Machinists’ Union. His mother, Leila, stayed at home, raising Adam and his two brothers. Adam attended Bow Lake Elementary, Chinook Middle School, and Tyee High School, graduating from Tyee in 1983.

After a year at Western Washington University, Adam transferred to Fordham University, where he worked his way through college loading trucks for United Parcel Service and graduated in 1987 with a degree in Political Science. Following his graduation, Adam attended the University Of Washington School of Law, and earned his law degree in 1990. He later worked in both private and public practice, first as a lawyer at Cromwell, Mendoza and Belur in 1992, and then as a prosecutor for the City of Seattle from 1993-1995. As a prosecutor, Adam focused on drunk driving and domestic violence cases, and in 1996, went on to work as a judge pro tempore.

During his final year at UW, Adam decided to run for the State Senate in the 33rd Legislative District, where he grew up. He campaigned door to door, eventually doorbelling the entire district twice and defeating the 16 year incumbent in the 1990 election. When he took office in January 1991, Adam was 25 years old and the youngest State Senator in the country. While in the State Senate, Adam served on the Education and Law and Justice Committees, and served as Chair of the Law and Justice Committee from 1993-1997. Despite the strong Republican tide in 1994, Adam was re-elected to the State Senate in 1994 and his victory helped the Democrats retain control of the State Senate by one seat. During his time in the State Senate, Adam developed a reputation for having a thoughtful and common sense approach to governance.

As our economy recovers from the Great Recession, it is clear that middle and working-class families no longer have access to the same opportunities that they did just a decade ago. A central driver of this “squeezing out” effect is income inequality, which is now as high as it’s been since the 1930s. Adam's top priority is to encourage broad-based economic opportunity by ensuring all Americans have access to a high-quality education and job-training opportunities, building a stronger transportation infrastructure, reforming our tax code, and supporting social programs that provide a bridge for struggling families to get back to work. These efforts are necessary to restore the American Dream with a pathway to a middle class life for American families.

Adam also understands the importance of passing comprehensive immigration reform. He has been a strong voice in Congress advocating for the House of Representatives to pass legislation that creates a pathway to citizenship. For too long our immigration system has been broken and it continues to rip families apart. Adam has also been leader in advocating for new legislation and policy changes to reform deportation and detention policies.

Adam is also committed to providing our military personnel with the best equipment available to carry out their current and future missions while ensuring that the Pentagon spends taxpayer dollars in the most efficient and effective manner. This includes carefully examining our current policies and working to eliminate fraud, waste and abuse.

In 1993, Adam married Spokane native, Sara Bickle-Eldridge, a graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. Their daughter, Kendall Charlotte, was born in July 2000, followed by their son, Jack Evers, in June 2003. The Smiths live in Bellevue. Both Adam and Sara are involved in their community and their children's schools, with their highlights being Adam's stint as a recreational soccer coach and Sara's multiple terms as PTA President. See more >>

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

Website, campaign

Email, campaign: *****@electadamsmith.com

X (Twitter), campaign

Instagram, campaign

Facebook, campaign

OpenSecrets political finance profile

YouTube, campaign

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Flickr, official

Eventbrite, official

Official Links:

Website, official

Press Releases

Education

University of Washington School of Law - JD (1990)
Fordham University - BA, political science (1987)
Western Washington University - Attended
Tyee High School (SeaTac, Wash.) - Diploma (1983)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1997-) In Office

Member, 9th Congressional District of Washington

State Legislature Offices:

Washington Senate (1991-1997)

D Senator, District 33

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 74.14%
Democrat

Douglas Michael Basler (Doug), 25.70%
Republican
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 69.00%
Democrat

Sarah Smith, 31.00%
Republican
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 72.89%
Democrat

Douglas Michael Basler (Doug), 27.11%
Republican
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 70.83%
Democrat

Doug Basler, 29.17%
Republican
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 71.62%
Democrat

Jim Postma, 28.38%
Republican
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 54.85%
Democrat

Richard Walter Muri (Dick), 45.15%
Republican
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 65.45%
Democrat

James Postma, 34.55%
Republican
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 65.72%
Democrat

Steven C Cofchin, 34.28%
Republican
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 63.28%
Democrat

Paul J Lord, 34.40%
Republican

Robert F Losey, 2.31%
Green
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 58.52%
Democrat

Sarah Casada, 38.57%
Republican

J Mills, 2.91%
Libertarian
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 61.67%
Democrat

Chris Vance, 34.95%
Republican

Jonathan V Wright, 3.37%
Libertarian
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 64.69%
Democrat

Ron Taber, 35.31%
Republican
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

9th Congressional District of Washington

David Adam Smith (Adam), 50.14%
Democrat

Randall John Tate (Randy), 47.27%
Republican

David Gruenstein, 2.59%
Natural Law

Employment History

City of Seattle, Wash. (1993-1995)

City Prosecutor

Associated Organizations

Board membership:

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Ex Officio Member, Congressional Board of Visitors

Election campaign:

Adam Smith for Congress Committee (Washington)

Own leadership PAC:

American Defense and Military PAC

Awards

Paid Leave Champion Award (National Partnership for Women & Families Action Fund) (July 2024)
Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award (Military Officers Association of America) (April 2024)
Legislative Leader Award (Humane Society Legislative Fund) (March 2024)
AbilityOne Congressional Champion (U.S. AbilityOne Commission) (Nov. 2023)
Champion for Children (First Focus Campaign for Children) (May 2023)
AbilityOne Congressional Champion (U.S. AbilityOne Commission) (Nov. 2022)
Paid Leave Champion Award (National Partnership for Women & Families Action Fund) (Oct. 2022)
Defender of Children (First Focus Campaign for Children) (Jan. 2022)
AbilityOne Congressional Champion (U.S. AbilityOne Commission) (Aug. 2021)
Defender of Children (First Focus Campaign for Children) (Feb. 2021)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
National Park Heritage Award (National Parks Conservation Association) (April 2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Friend of the National Parks Award (National Parks Conservation Association) (July 2015)
Best of Congress Award (Working Mother Magazine) (July 2012)
Friend of the National Parks Award (National Parks Conservation Association) (July 2011)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	2264 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4709
Phone:	202-225-8901

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Privately Financed Travel

12 trips taken between 2000 - 2023 costing $90,569

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Trip Destinations:

Trip Sponsors:

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.45
(House Average: 0.37)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $73,139.26
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member

House Armed Services Committee Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Armed Services Committee Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Armed Services Committee Military Personnel Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Armed Services Committee Readiness Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Armed Services Committee Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Armed Services Committee Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Armed Services Committee Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, Ex Officio

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

Caucuses

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Lobbyist moves to Rep. Adam Smith's office

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Aug. 22, 2019
A registered lobbyist's first spin through the revolving door has landed him in the office of Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.). read more
AARP adds House LA

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on May 29, 2019
After five years in the House, an aide to Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) has retired to AARP. read more
Sen. Wyden adds reproductive-health lobbyist

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Feb. 22, 2019
A reproductive-health lobbyist has birthed a new career in the Senate. read more
Rep. Adam Smith adds Monument lobbyist

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 2, 2018
A Monument Policy Group lobbyist starts next week as Rep. Adam Smith's (D-Wash.) newest legislative assistant. read more
Smith staffer leaves the congressional womb, heads to ACOG

Posted by Steve Shapiro on Dec. 11, 2015
The gestation of a Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) legislative assistant's congressional career is now complete as she has left his office for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. read more
Smith legislative assistant takes government affairs job

Posted by Jenna Ebersole on March 10, 2015
A longtime legislative assistant for Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) has taken a new position at Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs. read more
Cardin staffer moves off Hill to lobby for Navy

Posted by LegiStorm on Oct. 8, 2014
A former staffer for Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) has officially registered to lobby on issues affecting the U.S. Navy. read more
Congressman’s African trip funded by Hollywood celebrity’s non-profit

Posted by Nate Hoffman on Jan. 7, 2014
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) received the star treatment despite traveling in a war-torn region.The Eastern Congo Initiative, founded by Ben Affleck, paid for the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in December. The congressman got the chance to meet various government and civil society leaders while getting to witness first-hand some of ECI's projects. read more
Posted by Daimon Eklund on April 6, 2012
After nearly two years in the government affairs field, Connor Ahearn has joined the revolving door ranks by officially registering as a lobbyist for the first time. read more
Israel jaunts set record for most costly trips

Posted by Daimon Eklund on Sept. 12, 2011
The American Israel Education Foundation has spent a record amount to send members of Congress and their staff to Israel in 2011, even before all the numbers are in. read more

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Rep. Adam Smith

Biographical

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Press Releases

Education

Office History

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Awards

Official Signature

Contact Information

Privately Financed Travel

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Congressional Staff

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Committees

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