Michael Baumgartner | |
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 Official portrait, 2013 | |
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 5th district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Cathy McMorris Rodgers |
| 28th Treasurer of Spokane County | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Chase |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Marr |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Holy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael James Baumgartner December 13, 1975 Pullman, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Eleanor Mayne (m. 2010) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Washington State University (BA) Harvard University (MPA) |
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| Website | Campaign website |
Michael James Baumgartner (/ˈbɒ̃ʊmɡɒ̃rtnər/, born December 13, 1975)[1] is an American politician and diplomat serving as the 28th Spokane County Treasurer. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 6th district from 2011 to 2019 and was his party's nominee in the 2012 election for the United States Senate, unsuccessfully challenging Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell.
On February 26, 2024, Baumgartner announced his intention to run for the United States House of Representatives' in Washington's 5th congressional district to succeed Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, who is not seeking reelection.[2] On August 6, 2024, Baumgartner won the primary election, placing first.[3]
- ^ "Michael Baumgartner (R) – Candidate for US Senate". KHQ. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
- ^ "Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner announces bid for Washington's 5th Congressional district". KREM (TV). 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Republican Michael Baumgartner and Democrat Carmela Conroy projected to advance in 5th Congressional District primary˜". The Spokesman-Review. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2024-07-06.