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 were invited to participate in this candidate forum.

The forum was open to all qualified candidates. Invitations were extended to every qualified candidate, and participation was voluntary. The candidates in bold on the list below attend the forum. The forum was recorded and is availbe to watch on the LWVPullman YouTube channel.

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 Primary, Washington’s 5th Congressional District are as follows:

Michael Baumgartner (Incumbent - R)

Andrew Bartleson (I)

Carmela Conroy (D)

Ann Marie Danimus (I)

Kevin Fagan (D)

Richard Freudenberg (D)

Matthew Hayes (I)

Bajun R Malalwalla (D)

Michael McGarr (D)

Nate Powell (I)

Kyle Ursey(I)

David Womack (D)

Ballots will be mailed starting on July 17th. Election Day is August 4th. We recommend using an official ballot drop box. If you choose to mail your ballot, mail it at least 10 days before Election Day. Please make sure you sign your ballot.