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Michael
Baumgartner

Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th Congressional District, serving since January 2025

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Background

Michael Baumgartner is the Republican U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th Congressional District, serving since January 3, 2025. He was born in Pullman and raised in Colton and Pullman, Washington. He holds an economics degree from Washington State University and a Master of Public Administration focused on international development from Harvard University. 124

Before serving in Congress, Baumgartner held several elected and appointed positions in Washington State. He served in the Washington State Senate from 2011 to 2019, representing the 6th District, and as Spokane County Treasurer from 2019 to 2025. 31021

Prior to his elected offices, Baumgartner worked as a U.S. State Department officer at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad from 2007 to 2008, and on a U.S.-government-funded counternarcotics program in Afghanistan. He also served as a Jesuit volunteer in Mozambique and worked with the U.S. Forest Service. 124

Baumgartner is the Republican candidate for Washington's 5th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election, running as the incumbent. The Washington Secretary of State's candidate certification lists his party preference as Republican. 121420

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, Washington
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th Congressional District
Website
votebaumgartner.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    news
    Spokesman-Review publishes side-by-side issue comparison of Baumgartner and Conroy

    The Spokesman-Review published a comparison of the candidates' positions and records across 25 issues, including Baumgartner's support for the One Big Beautiful Bill and his role in college sports legislation.

    Conroy and Baumgartner disagree on the issues · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    news
    Spokesman-Review reports Baumgartner raised over $1.7 million by mid-July 2026

    Baumgartner's fundraising surpassed $1.7 million by mid-July, up from $1.5 million in the 2024 cycle. Conroy had raised nearly $400,000 by the latest publicly available count.

    A lot has changed in two years. Will the Baumgartner vs. Conroy rematch? · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    OPB/NWPB publishes detailed account of Baumgartner-Conroy forum policy contrasts

    Coverage detailed candidates' positions on data centers, tariffs, and Medicaid from the Sept. 21 forum. Baumgartner defended the One Big Beautiful Bill's Medicaid work requirements and described tariffs as a 'tool of diplomacy.'

    Baumgartner vs. Conroy: Washington state's 5th ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 3
    poll
    Commentary cites Emerson polling showing growing Democratic advantage among likely voters

    A commentary piece cited Emerson polling showing a Democratic advantage among likely voters growing from eight points in August to 11 points in September, though this was not presented as a WA-05 candidate-matchup poll.

    Baumgartner's 47% Support Puts WA-5 Back in Play · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 2
    news
    DCCC targets WA-05 as competitive, calling the race 'in play'

    The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee identified WA-05 as a competitive opportunity. Baumgartner said he had fought outside PACs before and would again; the NRCC noted he had won by 21 points in 2024.

    National Democrats target Eastern Washington House race as ‘in play' · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 21
    endorsement
    Trump endorses Baumgartner in Oval Office video, calls Conroy a 'dumb-o-crat'

    President Donald Trump posted an Oval Office video endorsing Baumgartner with his 'complete and total endorsement,' citing Baumgartner's support for the One Big Beautiful Bill and anti-immigration legislation.

    Trump endorses Baumgartner, calls Conroy a 'dumb-o-crat' in social media video · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 21
    debate
    Baumgartner and Conroy appear at Walla Walla candidate forum at Whitman College

    Both candidates appeared at Cordiner Hall, Whitman College, in an event presented by Northwest Public Broadcasting and the AAUW Walla Walla. They discussed data centers, tariffs, Medicaid, and affordability.

    Congressional District 5 finalists talk healthcare, affordability at ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Aug 4
    filing
    Baumgartner advances from top-two primary with 47.40% of the vote

    Baumgartner received 96,791 votes (47.40%) in the Washington top-two primary, advancing to the general election against Democrat Carmela Conroy, who finished second with 18.85%.

    Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Cathy McMorris Rodgers official
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Baumgartner page; endorsement date not stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Dino Rossi official
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Baumgartner page; endorsement date not stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Rob McKenna official
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide; also included among community leaders reported by the campaign as supporters. Date not stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Mike Hewitt (state senator) official
    Listed among campaign-reported supporters on iVoterGuide; individual endorsement date not given. ivoterguide.com
  • Nadine Woodward (former Spokane mayor) official
    Listed among campaign-reported supporters on iVoterGuide; endorsement date not given. ivoterguide.com
  • Larry Haskell (Spokane County prosecutor) official
    Listed among campaign-reported supporters on iVoterGuide; endorsement date not given. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide; date not stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Washington Farm Bureau organization
    Listed among campaign's 'recent endorsements'; no date given. votebaumgartner.com
  • Polaris National Security organization
    Listed among campaign's 'recent endorsements'; no date given. votebaumgartner.com
  • Spokane Police Guild union
    Listed by the campaign as an endorser; date not stated. votebaumgartner.com
  • Washington Gun Law organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide; date not stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS) organization
    Listed among campaign's 'recent endorsements'; no date given. votebaumgartner.com
  • AIPAC organization
    Listed among campaign's 'recent endorsements'; no date given. votebaumgartner.com
  • Mark Schoesler official
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Baumgartner page; endorsement date not stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Jacquelin Maycumber official
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Baumgartner page; endorsement date not stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Mike Padden (state senator) official
    Listed among campaign-reported supporters on iVoterGuide; individual endorsement date not given. ivoterguide.com
  • Jeff Holy (state senator) official
    Listed among campaign-reported supporters on iVoterGuide; individual endorsement date not given. ivoterguide.com
  • Susan Hutchison (former Washington State Republican Party chair) official
    Listed among campaign-reported supporters on iVoterGuide; endorsement date not given. ivoterguide.com
  • Asotin County Sheriff John Hilderbrand official
    Listed among campaign-reported supporters on iVoterGuide; endorsement date not given. ivoterguide.com
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump posted a video reiterating his 'complete and total endorsement' for Baumgartner's re-election. The Spokesman-Review also noted Trump had endorsed Baumgartner before the 2026 primary, but no date was given for that initial endorsement. trumpstruth.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • NFIB FedPAC / National Federation of Independent Business organization
    Endorsed Baumgartner as part of a slate of Washington House candidates on September 18, 2026. nfib.com · Sep 18, 2026
  • Associated General Contractors of Washington BUILD PAC organization
    Listed Baumgartner as its District 5 federal candidate endorsement; endorsements were as of August 13, 2026. agcwa.com · Aug 13, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Endorsed Baumgartner for Washington's 5th District on July 16, 2026. uschamber.com · Jul 16, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.74M
Spent
$976K
Cash on hand
$954K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4WA05234(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] Conroy and Baumgartner disagree on the issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] A lot has changed in two years. Will the Baumgartner vs. Conroy rematch?(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Baumgartner vs. Conroy: Washington state's 5th ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Baumgartner's 47% Support Puts WA-5 Back in Play(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] National Democrats target Eastern Washington House race as ‘in play'(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] Congressional District 5 finalists talk healthcare, affordability at ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] Trump endorses Baumgartner, calls Conroy a 'dumb-o-crat' in social media video(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  9. [9] Donald J. Trump: "Michael Baumgartner has my Complete and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] Washington Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to the U.S. House of Representatives(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  11. [11] Michael Baumgartner - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  12. [12] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Aug 20, 2026
  13. [13] Endorsements - AGC of Washington(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  14. [14] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Michael Baumgartner for ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
  15. [15] Your Voice in Congress: June 12, 2026 Update from Rep ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
  16. [16] Baumgartner Statement on Ukraine(opens in a new tab) Jun 4, 2026
  17. [17] Baumgartner Statement on House Passage of Bail Accountability Bills to Make Communities Safer - Michael Baumgartner(opens in a new tab) May 15, 2026
  18. [18] Issues - Michael Baumgartner(opens in a new tab) Mar 20, 2026
  19. [19] Congressman Baumgartner Urges Gov. Ferguson to Help ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 9, 2026
  20. [20] Immigration(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
  21. [21] Baumgartner Issues Statement Upon the Final Passage of ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  22. [22] On the Campaign Trail - Michael Baumgartner for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 29, 2025
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