2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Washington House race — Michael Baumgartner's seat
Incumbent: Michael Baumgartner (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Abortion: Supports leaving abortion law to individual states rather than federal mandate, consistent with the U.S. Constitution. [1][2]
- Agriculture: Advocates for Eastern Washington farmers and ranchers, protecting the agricultural supply chain and supporting timber communities. [1]
- Education: Supports local control of education and expanding parental choice in schooling options. [1]
- Government Spending: Supports reducing inflation and curbing government spending, citing concerns over rising national debt. [1][2]
- Healthcare: Favors a patient-centered, affordable, transparent healthcare system with expanded telehealth access and support for rural hospitals. [1][2]
- Immigration: Supports strengthening border security and enforcing existing immigration laws to prevent illegal drug trafficking and unvetted migration. [1][2][3]
- Military/National Security: Backs upgrades to Fairchild Air Force Base and a strong national defense posture, including countering Chinese strategic investments. [1]
- Taxation: Supports the 2025 tax and spending legislation (Big Beautiful Bill), crediting it with tax cuts and economic growth despite CBO deficit concerns. [1]
Public polling
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