Democrat Carmela Conroy leads Washington's 5th District race on election night
The gist
Democrat Carmela Conroy led with just over 50% of the vote at 8:30 p.m.
The seat is rated likely Republican, so the count decides a rematch with Rep.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2024Michael Baumgartner defeated Carmela Conroy in the general election for Washington's 5th District, winning about 60% of the vote and a 21.3-point margin.
- Aug 4, 2026Conroy won enough support in the primary to set up a rematch against Baumgartner.
- Sep 21, 2026Conroy and Baumgartner appeared at a candidate forum at Whitman College's Cordiner Hall in Walla Walla.