Michael Baumgartner — U.S. Representative for WA-5
Michael Baumgartner is a Republican Representative representing Washington (district 5), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Washington |
| District | WA-5 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1975-12-13 |
| Bioguide ID | B001322 |
Election & Term History
Michael Baumgartner has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for WA-5 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Michael Baumgartner has cast 536 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Michael Baumgartner is more conservative than 62% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.583 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 62% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 536 |
| Votes with own party | 98.9% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 14 of 643 (2.2%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Michael Baumgartner in?
Michael Baumgartner is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for WA-5.
How long has Michael Baumgartner served in Congress?
Michael Baumgartner's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Michael Baumgartner's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Michael Baumgartner is more conservative than 62% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 536 recorded votes.
How often does Michael Baumgartner vote with their own party?
Michael Baumgartner has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.9% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 14 of 643 recorded votes (2.2%).