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2026 Race · Washington

U.S. House (District 5)

12 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Washington is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 12 candidates are on record: Michael Baumgartner (Republican), Carmela Conroy (Democratic), Kevin Fagan (Democratic), Richard Freudenberg (Democratic), Bajun Mavalwalla (Democratic), Michael McGarr (Democratic), David Womack (Democratic), Andrew Bartleson (Independent Party), Ann Marie Danimus (Independent Party), Matthew Hayes (Independent Party), Nate Powell (Independent Party), and Kyle Usrey (Independent Party). The seat is currently held by Michael Baumgartner (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Carmela Conroy

Democratic

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Kevin Fagan

Democratic

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Richard Freudenberg

Democratic

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Bajun Mavalwalla

Democratic

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Michael McGarr

Democratic

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David Womack

Democratic

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Andrew Bartleson

Independent Party

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Ann Marie Danimus

Independent Party

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Matthew Hayes

Independent Party

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Nate Powell

Independent Party

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Kyle Usrey

Independent Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Michael Baumgartner

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Education and Workforce
  • Foreign Affairs
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9419

    To facilitate the responsible development of data centers and related infrastructure, to protect existing...

  • HR.9137

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

2026 Washington U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Washington in 2026?

Michael Baumgartner (Republican), Carmela Conroy (Democratic), Kevin Fagan (Democratic), Richard Freudenberg (Democratic), Bajun Mavalwalla (Democratic), Michael McGarr (Democratic), David Womack (Democratic), Andrew Bartleson (Independent Party), Ann Marie Danimus (Independent Party), Matthew Hayes (Independent Party), Nate Powell (Independent Party), and Kyle Usrey (Independent Party). Michael Baumgartner is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Washington U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Washington and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Michael Baumgartner, a Republican, currently represents Washington, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Michael Baumgartner serve on?

Michael Baumgartner serves on House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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