top of page
CAMPAIGN NEWS
The Latest Updates
Search
Apr 16, 20241 min read
To my supporters, who helped set fundraising record
I am so grateful that voters up and down the district have turned out and shown their support for keeping our district in conservative...
Apr 16, 20241 min read
KHQ: Baumgartner out-fundraising Bingle by several hundred thousand dollars
US House candidate Michael Baumgartner received over $400,000 in campaign contributions from January to March, compared to $17,500 raised...
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Record-breaking Q1 fundraising total
Yesterday, I held a press conference in Spokane’s Riverfront Park to announce our campaign has raised nearly $404,000 in just over a...
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Fun to be back home on the Palouse at Whitman County Lincoln Day
It was great to speak to the Whitman County GOP at their Lincoln Day DInner in Colfax this weekend. I grew up on the Palouse in Colton...
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Engaging with Spokane’s Slavic community
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of addressing members of Spokane’s Slavic community (people from a number of Eastern European...
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Being Spokane Treasurer
It’s an honor to serve as Spokane Treasurer – and I will miss it if I’m elected to Congress – but a lot of people ask me, “What does the...
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Hands off Eastern Washington
Our 5th Congressional District race has caught the attention of Democrats back in D.C. and the radicals in Seattle. They see it as a seat...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
St. Patrick's Day Parade
We had a great time at the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday! The weather was beautiful, the atmosphere was fun and I enjoyed visiting...
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Meeting with GOP leadership
There are 12 counties in Washington's 5th Congressional District, and last weekend I had the privilege of addressing the GOP leadership...
Mar 8, 20241 min read
KHQ: 5th district congressional candidates spar on immigration
Baumgartner asserted that immigration is the most important problem currently facing the nation. “There is no more pressing issue than...
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Michael Officially Announces for Congress
Here's the press release the campaign put out today at 1 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2024 Michael Baumgartner Announces...
Feb 26, 20241 min read
Spokesman-Review: Michael Baumgartner joins crowded race to represent Eastern Washington in Congress
By Emry Dinman Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner has formally joined the race for Washington’s 5th congressional district,...
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Baumgartner Supporters
The support we've received from people all over the district has been incredible. This weekend I was in Spokane, Pullman, Walla Walla,...
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Mike at Davenport Lincoln Day Dinner
To top off the day, Ele and I (and Maria) headed up to Davenport for the Lincoln County Lincoln Day. We met the Rivieras who were...
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Mike visits Walla Walla Convention
It's looking like a busy weekend. I drove to Walla Walla so early Saturday morning I shake hands and greet delegates to the county...
Feb 23, 20241 min read
Spokesman-Review: Republicans vying for McMorris Rodgers’ seat make early pitches to their base
By Emry Dinman There has been a flurry of activity in Eastern Washington following the surprise announcement last month that longtime...
Feb 22, 20241 min read
Baumgartner speaks at Adams County Convention
The fun continues this morning in Ritzville! Thank you to the Adams County Republicans for having me speak at their convention. Fun to...
bottom of page