Adison Richards
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Adison Richards | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 26th (Position 1) district | |
| 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.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]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.[2]
Career
[edit]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.[2] He has advocated for issues including affordable housing, environmental protection, and public education funding.[3]
Political career
[edit]Washington House of Representatives
[edit]2024 election
[edit]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%.[1]
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.[2]
2022 election
[edit]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%.[1]
Campaign financing
[edit]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).[1]
Political positions
[edit]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.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Adison Richards". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b c d "TNT Ed Board endorsements: Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula and Port Orchard WA House races". The News Tribune. July 21, 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b "Adison Richards - 2024 General Election". Progressive Voters Guide. Retrieved 2024-11-20.