Michael Baumgartner

U.S. Representative, WA-5

WA House · Republican

Michael James Baumgartner ( BAHM-gart-nər, born December 13, 1975) is an American politician and former diplomat serving as the U.S. representative from Washington's 5th congressional district since 2025. Previously, he served as the 28th Spokane County treasurer from 2019 to 2025 and as a member of the Washington State Senate from 2011 to 2019, representing the 6th district. He is a member of the Republican Party. Baumgartner was first elected to Congress in 2024. He was previously a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012.

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