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Representative Baumgartner introduced the House version of the MATCH Act to protect American supply chains from Chinese competition.
Michael Baumgartner has represented Washington’s 5th district in the U.S. House since 2025. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
Baumgartner worked as a diplomat, served in the Washington State Senate from 2011 to 2019, and was Spokane County treasurer from 2019 to 2025.
Baumgartner earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in 1999 and a master’s in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2002. Baumgartner worked as a diplomat, served in the Washington State Senate from 2011 to 2019, and was Spokane County treasurer from 2019 to 2025. Elected to the U.S. House in 2024, Baumgartner began serving in 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 WA U.S. House district 5 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
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| H.R. 4584 | To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.NATIVE AMERICANS | Passed House | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4215 | International Traffic in Arms Regulations Licensing Reform ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Passed House | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1048 | DETERRENT ActEDUCATION | Passed House | 21 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9834 | No Racketeers on our Shores ActIMMIGRATION | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9621 | Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9602 | Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency ActEDUCATION | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8649 | Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8170 | MATCH ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 31 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7058 | Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 10 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2619 | No Paydays for Hostage-Takers ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 13 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10109 | Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9419 | Power and Water for Families Act of 2026ENERGY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
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SINCE DEC 2021 $79K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.Representative Baumgartner introduced the House version of the MATCH Act to protect American supply chains from Chinese competition.
Baumgartner voted for the sanctions bill and said the measures could help pressure Russia over its war against Ukraine.

The article reviews Baumgartner’s background, priorities and record as he seeks another term.

Baumgartner is defending his seat after Democrats designated the race as competitive.

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

Baumgartner defended his positions on taxes, tariffs, Medicaid and election security during the debate.
MOST RATEDBaumgartner launched his re-election campaign and declined to participate in primary forums with his challengers.
Representative Baumgartner introduced the House version of the MATCH Act to protect American supply chains from Chinese competition.
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