Adison Richards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 Servingwith Michelle Caldier | |
| Preceded by | Spencer Hutchins |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Nonprofit attorney |
Adison Richards is an American politician and nonprofit attorney who is a member of the Washington House of Representatives representing the state's 26th district,Position 1. A member of the Democratic Party,Richards took office on January 13,2025.He serves with Michelle Caldier Valdez. [1]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Richards has also indicated advocacy for better public safety,hiring more police officers in the district,government efficiency,and against new tax proposals. [4]