Adison Richards, Washington State Representative - 26th District
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Spencer took office in 2023 and is serving his first term representing the 26th District in the Washington State House of Representatives. The 26th District includes southeastern Kitsap Peninsula from Bremerton and Port Orchard in the north to Gig Harbor in the south.
Spencer is a lifelong resident of the 26th District. After graduating from Gig Harbor High School, he earned a B.A. with honors from Gonzaga University and a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law.
Spencer is involved in the local business community, as co-owner of a real estate company with offices in Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, and Silverdale. He is active in supporting the community through involvement with great local volunteer and non-profit organizations.
In addition to his experience as a community volunteer and business owner, Spencer served on the Gig Harbor City Council from 2017 to 2019 and the Gig Harbor Planning Commission from 2013 to 2017. While Spencer is new to being a state representative, he is not new to the Legislature. Prior to law school, he served as a legislative assistant in the Washington State House of Representatives as well as on the staff of a member of the U.S. Congress.
Spencer sits on three House committees: the Health Care and Wellness Committee and the Transportation Committee, both of which he serves as assistant ranking member. He is also a member of the Housing Committee where he brings experience in local government and real estate.
Spencer and his wife, Christie, live in Gig Harbor with their three children – Rory, Sabrina, and Merrick.