Federal

U.S. Representative, 9th District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes the Climate Commitment Act, citing energy costs.
- Opposes Washington's high gas tax, citing family costs.

Public safety

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
- Co-sponsored a bill requiring visible ID for immigration officers.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
- Supports holding people accountable for crime and addiction-fueled disorder.

Housing

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a bill forcing hedge funds to sell single-family homes.
- Sponsored a law easing affordable housing near transit stations.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $20 an hour.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes policies he says drive away large employers.
- Pledges to widen access to business ownership, trades and homeownership.

Environment & parks

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes offshore oil drilling off Washington's coast.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Health & human services

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports a path to single-payer health care.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports banning members of Congress from trading stocks.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Courts & justice

Adam SmithPrefers Democratic Party
- Co-sponsors Supreme Court ethics and gift-disclosure legislation.
Doug BaslerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.