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Michael Baumgartner will be Eastern Washington’s next congressman
Republican Michael Baumgartner will be the next congressman for Eastern Washington, having earned a commanding lead in early election...
Mar 291 min read

Spokesman-Review: Baumgartner, Conroy meet again on the debate stage with two weeks until election
By Emry Dinman - ...Most of the questions from Monday’s debate had been asked at prior debates or in other forums, such as rising housing...
Oct 22, 20241 min read


KHQ Candidate conversations: Michael Baumgartner, candidate for WA 5th Congressional District
By Cory Howard - NonStop Local sits down with 5th Congressional District candidate Michael Baumgartner(R). Watch the Q6 video here...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Recent endorsements
I’ve been honored by a number of recent endorsements: Washington Farm Bureau Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPs) Spokane...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Another great letter to the editor
We were grateful for this supportive letter in the Spokesman Review: Be inspired for vote for Baumgartner “…Michael has deep roots in...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Remembering October 7
I was honored to join the Jewish community in Spokane this week for a remembrance ceremony in honor of the victims of last year’s...
Oct 9, 20241 min read

KXLY: Baumgartner, Conroy debate WA economy and opioid crisis ahead of Election Day
By Alexandra Coenjaerts - Candidates for Washington's 5th Congressional District went head to head in the debate on Tuesday...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


KREM: Washington Senate, Congressional candidates face off in debate at Gonzaga University
By Cody Proctor - With ballots going out this week , candidates vying for seats in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives...
Oct 9, 20241 min read

Spokesman-Review: Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy trade barbs on economy in Congressional debate
By Amanda Sullender - Economic woes were front and center as Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy debated Tuesday night in their bid...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


“Paint It Red” dinner is just a week away!
Our special dinner fundraiser with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers is little more than one week away. Spots are filling up - get...
Sep 25, 20241 min read


On the Trail
Our campaign team was at Odessa Deutschesfest on Saturday, enjoying the fun atmosphere of this annual festival celebrating Odessa’s...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Huddling with Republican Leadership in DC
I had a great trip to Washington DC to meet and talk strategy with House Republican leadership. Spirits were very high with strong...
Sep 22, 20241 min read

How you can help
Spokane Interstate Fair The Spokane GOP has a booth at the Fair (today through Sep 15) - if you have a spare couple of hours please...
Sep 6, 20241 min read


Fun at the Fair(s)!
Our campaign had a busy weekend all over Eastern Washington. Eleanor and I had a great time at the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days,...
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Meeting with Speaker Johnson
I enjoyed meeting with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson over the weekend and talking strategy with him about how we advance conservative...
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Great to be at Pullman’s National Lentil Festival!
Eleanor and I started Saturday early with the Tase T. Lentil 5K fun run down through the beautiful WSU campus, and then joined the...
Aug 17, 20241 min read


Dansel and Maycumber endorse Baumgartner
I’m honored that our campaign for Congress has been endorsed by my former Senate colleague Brian Dansel and by Representative Jacquelin...
Aug 14, 20241 min read

Union Gospel Mission's Phil Altmeyer
I'm proud to have my friend Phil Altmeyer supporting me for Congress. His work in our community has been unrivaled for nearly four decades!
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Parading and Sign-Waving
We had great fun last weekend at Davenport Pioneer Days! All the children were with us (a rare weekend without sports or scout camps!) -...
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Deer Park, Spokane Valley and more
Thanks to Modern Electric for hosting me at “State of the City” in Spokane Valley last week. I enjoyed speaking at the Grand Opening of...
Jul 28, 20241 min read
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