US House of Representatives Primary Forum

Coordinator: Deb Olson

Program Description:

All qualified candidates for the 2026 U.S. House of Representatives Primary, Washington’s 5th Congressional District have been invited to participate in this candidate forum. Candidate participation is still being finalized, and the final list of participants will be announced prior to the forum.

The forum is open to all qualified candidates. Invitations were extended to every qualified candidate, and participation is voluntary.

Date and Time: Monday, July 13th at 6:30 pm Place: Pullman Recreation Center, Room 100. 190 SE Crestview, Building B, next to City Hall. Room 100 is on the lower level next to gym and Senior Center.

Candidates for the 2026 U.S. House of Representatives, Washington’s 5th Congressional District:

Michael Baumgartner (Incumbent - R)

Andrew Bartleson (I)

Carmela Conroy (D)

Ann Marie Danimus (I)

Kevin Fagan (D)

Richard Fredenberg (D)

Matthew Hayes (I)

Bajun R Malalwalla (D)

Michael McGarr (D)

Nate Powell (I)

Kyle Ursey(I)

David Womack (D)

The forum will be recorded and available for viewing here and on our YouTube Channel within 24 hours of forum.

Ballots will be mailed starting on July 17th. Election Day is August 4th. We suggest you use a Dropbox or if mailing, you mail your ballot  at least 10 prior to the election. Please make sure you sign your ballot.