Attorney Adison Richards (D-Bremerton) launched his campaign in December 2023 and began fundraising to win the seat he barely lost to Rep. Spencer Hutchins (R-Gig Harbor) by less than 1% of the vote in the 2022 election.
Richards is now running for what just became an open seat for House of Representatives Position 1 representing the 26th legislative district.
At least Richards won’t have to run against his friend, Spencer Hutchins, who declined to run for the office a second time in 2024. The two developed an unlikely friendship after being on the campaign trail two years ago.
Richards told KP News his focus is making sure the Key Peninsula has a voice in Olympia. He said he wants to lower the political temperature using his skills to work through difficult situations and protect democracy.
“I’ve lived in every part of the district from Gig Harbor to the Key Peninsula and now as a homeowner in Kitsap County,” he said.
No Republican challenger declared at press time.
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