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November 3, 2026 Washington General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 5, Washington

Michael Baumgartner - R

►Websitewww.votebaumgartner.com/

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Carmela Conroy - D

►Websiteconroy4congress.com/

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Michael Baumgartner

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Medicaid

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Foreign Policy

Latin and Central America

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Money and Special Interests

Government Accountability

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Agriculture

Tariffs

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Education & Schools

Public Schools K-12

Courts, Laws & Justice

Justice Department

Energy

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military