Baumgartner Will Hold Washington's 5th Seat

Republicans will hold WA-05 as incumbent Michael Baumgartner will win re-election on November 3, 2026, keeping the seat in GOP hands. Baumgartner will lean on his reported $972,786 cash on hand as of March 31, 2026 and the district's R+5 Cook PVI to fend off challenger Carmela Conroy, who reported…