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Adison Richards
Adison Richards (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 26-Position 1. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Richards (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 26-Position 1. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Adison Richards' career experience includes working as an attorney at Kitsap Legal Aid Services. He has volunteered with the Rotary Club, Down Home Band on the Key Peninsula, Awesome Praise, the Gig Harbor Sister Cities Council, and as a cross country coach for Peninsula High School.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1
Incumbent Adison Richards is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 on August 4, 2026.
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2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1
Adison Richards defeated Jesse L. Young in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adison Richards (D) | 51.8 | 46,833 |
 | Jesse L. Young (R) | 48.1 | 43,503 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 129 | ||
| Total votes: 90,465 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1
Adison Richards and Jesse L. Young defeated Jim Henderson in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adison Richards (D) | 49.6 | 25,096 |
| ✔ | | Jesse L. Young (R) | 33.9 | 17,137 |
 | Jim Henderson (R) | 16.5 | 8,326 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 50,600 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1
Spencer Hutchins defeated Adison Richards in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Spencer Hutchins (R) | 50.5 | 37,816 |
| Adison Richards (D) | 49.5 | 37,081 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 74,942 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1
Adison Richards and Spencer Hutchins advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adison Richards (D) | 50.1 | 24,900 |
| ✔ | | Spencer Hutchins (R) | 49.8 | 24,787 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 49,731 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 |
Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Spencer Hutchins (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 2025-Present |
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