How much does Michael Baumgartner spend on office expenses?

Michael Baumgartner has spent $1,673,912 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Michael Baumgartner's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (72.9%) and Printing (9.5%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Michael Baumgartner win their last election?

Michael Baumgartner won the 2024 general election with 60.6% of the vote (240,619 votes), winning by a margin of 21.3 points against 1 opponent.

When is Michael Baumgartner up for re-election?

Michael Baumgartner is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 1 term in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Michael Baumgartner's current election status?

Michael Baumgartner's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Michael Baumgartner raised?

According to FEC filings, Michael Baumgartner has raised $1,040,227 in campaign funds, spent $505,981, and has $725,811 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

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Michael Baumgartner

Republican U.S. House • Washington 05 · Washington 05

State: Washington
Phone: (202) 225-2006
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 1 year, 3 months

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Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

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Michael Baumgartner is a Republican Representative representing Washington's 5th District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). In office for 1 year, 3 months, they have cast 238 recorded votes, seen 53 measures become law, and sponsored 12 bills. They won their 2024 election with 60.6% of the vote, a 21.3-point margin. Their office has spent $1,673,912 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

238 Votes 53 Laws 12 Bills Sponsored 60.6% 2024 Win 1 Term 2026 Re-election

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119-hjres20 2025-01-15 House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

Became Law Yea

119-hjres35 2025-02-04 House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

Committee Yea

119-hr695 2025-01-23 House

Medal of Honor Act

Became Law Yea

119-hres161 2025-02-25 House

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Committee Yea

119-hconres14 2025-02-18 House

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Committee Yea

119-hr804 2025-01-28 House

Rural Small Business Resilience Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr788 2025-01-28 House

DOE and SBA Research Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr832 2025-01-31 House

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr818 2025-01-28 House

SPUR Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr825 2025-01-28 House

Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr35 2025-01-03 House

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

Committee Yea

119-hr77 2025-01-03 House

Midnight Rules Relief Act

Committee Nay

119-hres122 2025-02-10 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

119-hr736 2025-01-24 House

Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr692 2025-01-23 House

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025

Became Law Yea

119-hr26 2025-01-03 House

Protecting American Energy Production Act

Committee Nay

119-hr27 2025-01-03 House

HALT Fentanyl Act

Committee Yea

119-hres93 2025-02-04 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

119-hr776 2025-01-28 House

Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr43 2025-01-03 House

Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025

Became Law Yea

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 1 term served

60.6% 240,619 votes

Won by 21.3 points

Carmela Conroy (D) 39.3% 156,074

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 2 years (all House seats)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$1,040,227

Total Raised

$505,981

Total Spent

$725,811

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H4WA05234 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,673,912

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$139,493/mo $4,586/day

Staff Compensation 72.9%

$1,220,784

Printing 9.5%

$158,425

Travel 4.8%

$80,352

Rent & Utilities 4.6%

$76,292

Supplies 3.2%

$53,544

Franked Mail 2.5%

$42,475

Other Services 2.2%

$36,387

Top Recipients This Quarter

Datagraphics LLC Printing $72,084

Gorski Jennifer N. Staff $50,175

Bisbee Daniel C. Staff $35,000

Jennings Christopher A. Staff $32,500

Bridgewater Jack T. Staff $23,875

Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Financial Transparency

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House Financial Disclosures Annual reports & stock transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Michael Baumgartner co-sponsors Finance legislation but voted No on 119-hr4758, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

119-hres426
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres5
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres377
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hjres75
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres1100
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

119-hr4758 — Homeowner Energy Freedom Act NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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119-hr4 — Rescissions Act of 2025 NO
Sponsors Education bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr4016 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 NO
Sponsors Education bills but voted NO on this one

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119-hr8029 — Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 3 NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr3944 — Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy