Representative Adam Smith has repeatedly stood up to the gun lobby in Congress, raised his voice to say that America must address its gun violence crisis, and championed legislation that will save lives. His advocacy began at a young age, and he has never let up in the fight to protect his constituents from senseless violence. In 1990, Representative Smith began his political career by running for the Washington State Senate—where he became the youngest state senator in the country at just 25 years old. In 1996, he went on unseat a Republican incumbent in one of the most closely watched House races in the country, and has represented Washington’s Ninth district ever since.

Representative Smith served on the House Armed Services Committee with former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the two became close friends working together to keep our nation safe and to support our servicemembers. Representative Smith has been a strong advocate for gun safety reforms in Congress. He knows we must take action to curtail the mass shootings that are ripping our communities apart, and he is proud to be an original cosponsor of the assault weapons ban earlier this year. Representative Smith was a proud supporter of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and has also worked to pass legislation that would extend background checks to all gun sales and close the Charleston loophole.

As an experienced legislator with a record of getting results, Representative Smith will continue to fight to keep our communities safe and pass meaningful gun safety legislation if reelected. With our House majority on the line this fall, voters from Seattle to Tacoma must turn out to vote and ensure that Representative Smith is sent back to Capitol Hill in 2023. With him helping lead the charge, a safer future is possible.

We are proud to endorse Adam Smith for the US House of Representatives.