U.S. Representative
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Smith (D) | 119,232 | 54.68% |
| Richard (Dick) Muri (R) | 98,836 | 45.32% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
The Candidates
Adam Smith
- Party:
- Democrat
- Age:
- 34
Education: Graduated from West Valley High School in 2007. Attended Eastern Washington University majoring in business administration for two years, but did not complete a degree. Attended the District 9 fire academy. Has certifications in wildland firefighting, hazardous chemicals and emergency medical response.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Spokane Valley City Council in 2019 and 2021.
Work experience: Owns Smash Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with locations in Spokane Valley, Deer Park and Airway Heights. Worked as a firefighter for Spokane County Fire District 4 for nine years and Spokane County Fire District 10 for two years. Worked for J&J Plumbing for seven years. Has fought MMA on ESPN and around the U.S. and Canada. Coached a team of MMA fighters. Worked in customer service at Best Buy and worked the front desk at the Historic Davenport Hotel.
Family: Single
Fundraising: None as of July 5.
Richard (Dick) Muri
- Party:
- Republican
- City:
- Steilacoom, Washington
Education: Graduated from high school in Ashland, Massachusetts; earned bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Work experience: retired Air Force officer
Political experience: Steilacoom School Board, Pierce County Council, state Representative; candidate for Congress 2012.