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Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) | ChamberLight

Net Sentiment

+11

33 votes · 119th

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Sitting Representative · Washington

Michael Baumgartner

Republican (R)HouseWashingtonRunning for Re-election

Representative from Washington, District 5 since 2025.

Since 2025@repbaumgartnerNext election IN 1 MO

Michael Baumgartner

R · WA

Michael Baumgartner

U.S. Representative · Washington · Since '25

Candidate for WA-5(R)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

39Days AwayNov 3, 2026

Participation97%

Party Unity96%

Bipartisan4%

Net+11

Candidate for WA-5(R)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

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Good Look · 22

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The Seattle Times

Trump endorses Baumgartner, attacks Conroy, WA ‘millionaires tax’

Trump praised Baumgartner’s work and endorsed him, while Baumgartner welcomed the support and criticized Conroy’s tax position.

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Risch, Ricketts, Kim Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech

Representative Baumgartner introduced the House version of the MATCH Act to protect American supply chains from Chinese competition.

Foreign PolicyEconomyTechnology/Privacy

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Republican lawmakers call out Seoul for 'discrimination' against Coupang, other U.S. firms

Representative Michael Baumgartner led 54 House Republicans in a letter accusing South Korea of discriminatory actions against U.S. companies.

Foreign PolicyEconomyTechnology/Privacy

Michael Baumgartner calls Christ-like image of Trump 'inappropriate,' says president was wrong to criticize Pope Leo - Tue, 14 Apr 2026 PST

Rep. Michael Baumgartner criticized President Trump's disparagement of the Pope and his use of AI-generated Christ-like imagery.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking - Reuters

Representative Baumgartner introduced the MATCH Act and is offering a revised version of the bill to address industry concerns.

Foreign PolicyEconomyTechnology/Privacy

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The Seattle Times

Trump endorses Baumgartner, attacks Conroy, WA ‘millionaires tax’

Trump praised Baumgartner’s work and endorsed him, while Baumgartner welcomed the support and criticized Conroy’s tax position.

Republican lawmakers call out Seoul for 'discrimination' against Coupang, other U.S. firms

Representative Michael Baumgartner led 54 House Republicans in a letter accusing South Korea of discriminatory actions against U.S. companies.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

foreign.senate.gov

Risch, Ricketts, Kim Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech

Representative Baumgartner introduced the House version of the MATCH Act to protect American supply chains from Chinese competition.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

Michael Baumgartner calls Christ-like image of Trump 'inappropriate,' says president was wrong to criticize Pope Leo - Tue, 14 Apr 2026 PST

Rep. Michael Baumgartner criticized President Trump's disparagement of the Pope and his use of AI-generated Christ-like imagery.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking - Reuters

Representative Baumgartner introduced the MATCH Act and is offering a revised version of the bill to address industry concerns.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

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Topics

Bad Look · 11

Articles

5

Total Votes

40

Consensus

40%

+33

Net Sentiment · 33 votes

Most DiscussedMichael Baumgartner calls Christ-like image of Trump 'inappropriate,' says president was wrong to criticize Pope Leo - Tue, 14 Apr 2026 PST

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Republican U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th district and former Spokane County Treasurer who previously served in the Washington State Senate.

Born

Dec 13, 1975 (age 50)

District

Washington — District 5

Office

124 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4705

Phone

202-225-2006

Voting Record659 of 676 cast · 119th Congress

Career Timeline2 milestones

'25

House Washington-5 (119th) · 2026 House WA-5

'27

'29

'25
House Washington-5 (119th)CURRENT
'26
2026 House WA-5UPCOMING

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Quick Stats

ChamberHOUSE

PartyREPUBLICAN

StateWA

In Congress2025–

Congress119TH

Age50

Next Election

39

Days away

Nov 3, 2026

Committees · 3

Judiciary Committee

Member

Education and Workforce Committee

Member

Foreign Affairs Committee

Member

Contact

Call D.C. office Official website (opens in new tab)@repbaumgartner (opens in new tab)

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