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Michael Baumgartner
Profile
Michael Baumgartner is an American politician and former diplomat currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Spokane County Treasurer and as a member of the Washington State Senate from 2011 to 2019. Throughout his career, Baumgartner has focused on economic development, higher education reform, and free-market principles. His background includes service as an economics officer in Baghdad during the Iraq War and as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan. He is known for his legislative efforts to reduce university tuition and his advocacy for infrastructure projects in Eastern Washington.
Details
- Born
- December 13, 1975 · 50 years old
- Birth place
- Pullman, Washington, U.S.
- Education
- Washington State University (B.A. in Economics), Harvard University (Master of Public Administration)
- Career
- Diplomat, economics officer, civilian contractor, Spokane County Treasurer, Washington State Senator
