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| Adison Richards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 26th (Position 1) district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Spencer Hutchins |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Nonprofit attorney |
Adison Richards is an American politician and nonprofit attorney who is the member-elect of the Washington House of Representatives representing the state's 26th district, Position 1. A member of the Democratic Party, Richards will take office on January 13, 2025.
Early life and education
Richards grew up in the 26th district as the son of a teacher and small landscaping business owner. He graduated from Peninsula High School and has lived in various parts of the district including Fox Island and Bremerton.
Career
Richards works as a nonprofit attorney and has been active in community service, including volunteering as a cross-country coach and working with the local NAACP chapter. He has advocated for issues including affordable housing, environmental protection, and public education funding.
Political career
Washington House of Representatives
2024 election
Richards won election to the Washington House of Representatives in 2024. In the August 6 primary election, he received 49.6% of the vote in a field of three candidates. He went on to win the general election on November 5, defeating Republican Jesse L. Young with 51.6% of the vote to Young's 48.2%.
During the campaign, Richards earned endorsements from several organizations and publications including The News Tribune, which praised him as "level-headed and pragmatic" with a history of reaching across party lines.
2022 election
Richards previously ran for the same seat in 2022 but was defeated in the general election by Republican Spencer Hutchins. In that race, Richards advanced from the primary with 50.1% of the vote but lost the general election with 49.5% to Hutchins's 50.5%.
Campaign financing
During the 2024 election cycle (January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2024), Richards's campaign raised $569,709 from 954 unique contributors and spent $540,166. Major contributors included the Washington State Democratic Central Committee ($121,948), House Democratic Campaign Committee ($113,057), and Washington Senate Democratic Campaign ($75,803).
Political positions
Richards supports progressive policies while emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and community-based solutions. He advocates for affordable housing initiatives, environmental protection measures, public education funding, and addressing public safety through community-oriented approaches.
References
- ^ "Adison Richards". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "TNT Ed Board endorsements: Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula and Port Orchard WA House races". The News Tribune. July 21, 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Adison Richards - 2024 General Election". Progressive Voters Guide. Retrieved 2024-11-20.