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Washington · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Michael Baumgartner Republican · Incumbent Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th Congressional District, serving since January 2025 Full profile → Carmela Conroy Democratic Democratic challenger Carmela Conroy, former Foreign Service officer and prosecutor, runs for Washington's 5th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueMichael Baumgartner
Republican
Carmela Conroy
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts and reducing government spending to boost economy Supports ending tariffs, raising minimum wage, and mandating paid leave
HousingSupports reducing regulations to make housing more affordable Supports expanding housing tax credits and gap financing for workforce housing
Health careSupports patient-centered, market-oriented healthcare with rural investment Supports restoring Medicaid funding and expanding coverage to children through age 19
ImmigrationStrongly supports border security and immigration enforcement Opposes ICE detention expansion; supports humane release and TPS for Haitians
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports each state's right to determine its own abortion laws Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and overturning the Hyde Amendment
EducationSupports local control of education and parental school choice Supports restoring public education funding, including for special-needs children
Climate & energyOpposes state carbon pricing; supports hydropower and energy cost relief Supports restoring climate and FEMA funding
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement; backed federal bail accountability bills Opposes extrajudicial enforcement; supports targeted border security
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes and reduced federal spending Supports scrapping the Social Security payroll cap for high earners
GunsSupports Second Amendment rights without restriction no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Supports restoring Congressional authority over executive branch
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong response to Russia; backed NDAA; co-sponsored Russia sanctions bills Opposes illegal military ops; critical of unconditional Israel support

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